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Keolis Commuter
Services
SNOW PLAN
2014-2015
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Contents
1. SNOW PLAN ABSTRACT 3
1.1. PURPOSE 3 1.2. CRITERIA 3 1.3. ACTION 3 1.4. RESPONSIBILITIES 3
2. RAILROAD OPERATIONS SNOW MANAGEMENT PLAN 5
3. SAFETY 5
4. GLOBAL ORGANIZATION 5
4.1 BEFORE WINTER 5 4.2 AS THE STORM APPROACHES 6
4.3 AFTER THE STORM 6
5. SNOW REMOVAL 7
5.3 PRIORITY 1 7 5.2 PRIORITY 2 7
5.3 PRIORITY 3 7
6. PREVENTIVE TREATMENT 8
7. FUEL SOURCES 10
8. STORM CONTROL CENTER 11
9. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 12
9.1 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT STAFF 13
9.2 ENGINEERING TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT 13 9.3 TRACK DEPARTMENT 14
9.4 COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL DEPARTMENT 15 9.5 B&B DEPARTMENT 16
9.6 FACILITIES DEPARTMENT 18 9.7 FORCE ACCOUNT DEPARTMENT 18 9.8 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT – SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 19
10. TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES 22
10.1 TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 23
11. MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT 24
11.1 SNOW PLOWS 24 11.2 RESPONSIBILITIES 25 11.3 PRE-SNOW PREPARATION 26 11.4 STORM ACTIVITY 26
12. CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT 27
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12.1 RESPONSIBILITIES 27 12.2 PRE-STORM PREPARATION 27 12.3 STORM ACTIVITY 27 12.4 POST STORM ACTIVITY 27
13. STATION SNOW REMOVAL RESPONSIBILITIES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) 28
14. CRITICAL SWITCH SNOW REMOVAL ASSIGNMENTS 50
15. KCS SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT* 52
16. SWITCH HEATERS 54
17. GAS SWITCH HEATERS 59
16.1 PROCEDURE FOR ACTIVATING GAS SWITCH HEATERS IN BOSTON TERMINAL 59
16.2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATIONS OF GAS SWITCH HEATERS 59 16.3 LOG BOOK 59
16.4 LIGHTING TOWER A GAS FIRED HOT AIR BLOWERS 59
18. MBTA ORGANIZATION 62
19. KCS ORGANIZATION 63
18.1 TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT 63
18.2 CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT 66 18.4 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 67
18.5 CROSSING TENDERS 68 18.6 MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT 69
20. MISCELLANEOUS TELEPHONE NUMBERS 71
21. OTHER PHONE NUMBERS 73
APPENDIX 1 – STORM SPECIFIC SNOW PLAN-DRAFT 74
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1. SNOW PLAN ABSTRACT
1.1. PU
RPOSE To establish procedures and assign responsibilities and priorities for snow
removal and salting/sanding operations, as required, to produce safe conditions for vehicular and foot traffic for commuter rail users and personnel.
1.2. CR
ITERIA Snow removal and/or sanding/salting operations will begin when a snowfall of
2 inches has accumulated or 4 or more inches are forecast or when icy conditions on streets and walkways require sanding or salting. A strong
coordination with the service of the MBTA in charge of the clearing of some parking lots will have to be implemented to assure that a complete response is
provided to customers during all severe weather conditions.
Applicable sections (8.1.9 and 8.1.10) of the operating agreement and common sense will be used in carrying out an effective snow removal plan.
1.3. AC
TION MBTA and KCS Engineering Department staffs will initiate the storm specific
snow removal plan. The Radio Room or Chief Train Dispatcher will notify the Section Chief and/or
KCS Chief Engineering Officer, when there is precipitation of snow, sleet, or freezing rain. Whenever heavy snowfall is predicted, necessary employees and
crews will be recalled as necessary to make sure snow removal operations begin in a timely manner. The storm specific plan will be developed as far in advance
as is possible to allow as much time as possible to notify personnel of the storm and the plan.
MBTA and KCS staffs will update the storm specific snow removal plan as
conditions warrant.
1.4. RESPONSIBILITIES
All departments will assist in the coordination and implementation of snow removal actions.
The Engineering Department is responsible for snow removal, sanding, and salting operations at station platforms, walkways, and parking lots as indicated
on Station Snow Removal Responsibilities table on page 28 and tracks on the MBTA Commuter Rail System.
The Mechanical Department is responsible for pre-season equipment preparation, management of yard and layover operations and the performance
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of any special maintenance and recovery efforts under severe weather
conditions. The Transportation Department is responsible for coordinating staff movements
to enable provision of full service in all conditions and for reporting on operating and equipment conditions throughout any severe weather.
The Customer Service Department is responsible for special communications efforts and customer coordination during snow events. The Customer Service
hotline will handle customer concerns and coordinate with Engineering staff during storms to ensure these concerns are handled.
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2. RAILROAD OPERATIONS SNOW MANAGEMENT PLAN
KCS has developed the present Snow Management Plan utilizing all of its resources
including Managers, Supervisors, Manpower and Equipment. This is an integrated plan whereby the efforts of KCS personnel and its contractors will work in conjunction
with MBTA Railroad Operations personnel and their contractors.
Accessibility and safety of all stations for commuters is a top priority of KCS for the winter period. In order to achieve this primary goal, KCS has implemented a “Snow
Management Plan” to clear all platforms and as quickly and efficiently as possible.
The objective is to have all stations and parking lots clear within 18-24 hours after snow has STOPPED FALLING. This plan, with our patrons’ cooperation, will ensure
the best use of time, resources, equipment and manpower during snow removal.
As the snow episodes may be numerous and strong, KCS will ensure that all team has
sufficient rest to stay efficient all winter long.
The present Snow Removal Plan will be updated as necessary.
3. SAFETY
During all the winter period, KCS and/or MBTA may need to hire contractors to do part of the job. If the missions of cleaning performed by any contractor are situated
within 15 feet of an active track, all personnel of the contractor shall be trained and qualified to the RWP. Necessary flagmen will be provided by KCS Engineering
Department.
4. GLOBAL ORGANIZATION
4.1 BE
FORE WINTER The engineering department review all actions and improvement plans that took
place during the last 5 years The engineering Department assess the level of all the stocks of sand and salt.
If necessary the complement orders are placed sufficiently in advance to get ready for a level of use corresponding at least at the 2013-2014 consumption
and avoid the risk of stock rupture. On each site, the tools are checked and necessary tool ordered
The equipment are checked and tested before winter. They are all prepositioned according to the strategy of snow removal and the priorities
The Chief Engineering Officer will organize a meeting with the Service of the MBTA in charge of some parking lots to coordinate our actions with theirs.
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Look for alternative solutions to experiment on the network. All potential
improvements will have to be assessed and will be subject to prior approval of the MBTA.
4.2 AS
THE STORM APPROACHES National and local Weather Services provide the Engineering Department with
periodic reports that specifically predict the impact of a storm on our service area. This allows KCS management to anticipate by notifying staff, loading salt,
and calcium chloride on trucks, and readying equipment. Any necessary preliminary preparation will have to be conducted before engaging the crew.
The Roadmasters will check their stocks of sand and salt to ensure that they will be able to face the global event that is forecasted + 12 hours
The Engineering Department maintains a standby crew all winter long that can be called to work when a storm begins, including after normal working hours
and weekends. Platforms are treated first.
The Engineering Department begins clearing platforms and parking lots when it is determined that at least 2 inches of snow can be measured on the road
and that at least 2 additional inches are forecast. Plows are ineffective in smaller amounts of snow.
4.3 AF
TER THE STORM The current plan is reviewed to correct potential difficulties or inconsistencies
The level of stocks is assessed and necessary ordered are placed
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5. SNOW REMOVAL
When snow removal becomes necessary, crews will work around the clock to improve
travel conditions for commuter rail customers, making every effort to diminish the amount of interruption.
5.3 PR
IORITY 1 Platforms: Prepare for the next rush hour; i.e. inbound in the morning outbound for
the afternoon. Sufficient length of platform cleaned to allow confined boarding or detraining in safety. Ensure full accessibility to disable passengers. The most used
stations will be prioritized. All Access to these platforms will be cleared (paths, staircases, lifts access…)
Parking lots: KCS will coordinate with the service in charge of parking lots (MBTA) Safety Equipment: All safety equipment (standpipes, emergency exits/hatches) will
be cleared from all blocking snow. In an emergency, requiring the use of these exits,
crews will be diverted to ensure access and egress for additional personnel and equipment.
5.2 PRIORITY 2
Platform: Cleaned for full length of all snow and ice and sufficiently salted to retard formation of ice. Complete the cleaning of station platforms
All Access to these platforms will be cleared (paths, staircases, lifts access, etc.) Parking lots: KCS will coordinate with the service in charge of the parking lots (MBTA).
Snow is piled up along perimeter and at various points. It shall never become an obstacle to the safe use of the parking lots, nor prevent from accessing facilities, nor
prevent the emergency services to operate in any station. Safety Equipment: All safety equipment (standpipes, emergency exits/hatches) will
be cleared from all blocking snow.
5.3 PR
IORITY 3 Platforms: Bare pavement as quickly as possible after snowfall. Open up additional
openings in snow banks to increase options of access to station. All Access to these platforms will be cleared (paths, staircases, lifts access, etc.)
Parking lots: Snow piles removed; every possible parking space is available. Safety Equipment: All safety equipment (standpipes, emergency exits/hatches) will
be cleared from all blocking snow.
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6. PREVENTIVE TREATMENT
In order to avoid compacted snow to transform in ice, a preventive treatment of the surface may be necessary. The objective of this preventive treatment is to
guarantee the best safety level and the best efficiency. The preventive treatment will have to be organized as close as possible of the freezing periods and not too
early as the salt will be cleared by the steps of stations users. This emphasis the need to check very often the temperatures forecasts
The quantity of salt will have to be as limited as possible in order to limit the acidic and carbonation processes of the treated concrete surfaces. As an example the
following chart states some max quantities recommended for road asphalt preventive treatment
solid salt Brine Wet salt
10 à 15 g/10 sqf 12,5 to 25 cm3/10 sqf ( 4 à 8 g/m2 of salt)
8 to 10 g/10 sqf of salt + 15 à 25 % of brine
As concrete is much more sensitive to the effects of salt, the necessary quantities are still to be assessed and no literature has been found yet to define the recommended quantities and concentrations.
Concrete damages due to salt:
The following text is an abstract from the website: http://cretedefender.com/how-salt-damages-concrete/
“While the exact mechanism of salt damage is not known, a number of known, related factors
instigated by exposure to salt contribute to the deterioration of concrete.
First, salt, a mild acid, lowers the pH in the concrete. The acidic reaction attacks the
concrete paste and aggregate, increasing the pore size and allowing additional water and
chemicals into the concrete which can exacerbate the freeze/thaw cycle damage.
Secondly, salt is hygroscopic, meaning that salt attracts and retains water. When salts are
applied to concrete, they attract additional water (up to 10% more) into the pore structure of
the concrete. This process leaves less room for expansion in the pore structure which, in
turn, creates more pressure inside the concrete when it freezes, causing the surface to chip,
Third, salt accelerates the carbonation process. Carbonation is a process that slowly
reduces the pH levels in concrete through contact with Carbon Dioxide (air) and contributes
to the corrosion of reinforcing steel. Most salts are neutral to mildly acidic (pH of 4.5 – 7),
and absorption of the salts (brine) by the concrete will accelerate the pH reduction of the
concrete.
Fourth, salts are the primary source of chlorides introduced into concrete. Chlorides are also a
major player in the corrosion of reinforcement, as they pierce the thin, protective iron oxide layer
surrounding the reinforcement and initiate a corrosive reaction in the steel.”
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Potential evolutions:
Where possible Asphalt will have to be preferred to concrete in the design of new stations and in capital improvement works.
Where not possible a coating will have to be implemented to prevent the reaction with the salt during winters.
Alternative products may be considered for test in order to demonstrate the
absence of harm for environment, efficiency before requesting for the MBTA approval for use on the network. A benchmark is to be conducted with other
railroad companies in Northern America (USA and Canada)
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7. FUEL SOURCES
All crews have a commercial credit card enabling the purchase of diesel fuel and
gasoline at service stations throughout the systems. A 2,000-gallon reserve tank of diesel fuel is located at T-Pad maintenance of
way headquarters. Fuel and lube trucks are available from maintenance of way headquarters
capable of distributing 400-900 gallons of diesel and various lubricants to any point in the system as needed.
An account has been opened with major fuel suppliers. These suppliers are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
1) EAST COAST PETROLUEM - 781-318-5800
2) TAYLOR OIL - 781-389-0562 / 781-767-5400 3) LUB-O-LINE - 617-776-4490
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8. STORM CONTROL CENTER
For storms of such severity and duration that extraordinary coordination and
resources are required, KCS will establish a Storm Control Center. The KCS Storm Control Center will be located at 32 Cobble Hill Road in the MBTA
Conference Room. It will act in strong coordination with the situation room located at the 470 Atlantic
Avenue The Chief Engineering Officer, Chief Mechanical Officer, Chief Transportation Officer
and the Chief Customer Service Officer, or their designees, will staff the Storm Control Center.
Storms of 12 inches or greater or a series of storms in a limited time frame may require the staffing of the Storm Control Center.
The Chief Engineering Officer, in conjunction with the General Manager will make a decision prior to the start of a storm whether the forecast requires the staffing of the
Storm Control Center.
The purpose of the Storm Control Center is to ensure all departments are aware of all issues throughout the commuter rail system for the duration of the storm and that
each department is able to work at maximum efficiency for the duration of the storm.
The Chief Transportation Officer must confer with the MBTA Railroad Operations, Section Chief Transportation, to determine whether the “Severe Weather Reduced
Schedule” will be implemented.
Before each storm, KCS will discuss and submit a storm specific plan in order to identify at least:
- A forecast of the storm, - Stations and platform to be cleaned,
- Crews and their rotation for the duration of the event, - Potential special equipment needed, and
- Storm number for tracking of expenses.
A draft of the storm specific plan is included as Appendix 1.
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9. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The Engineering Department is responsible for resolving any storm related difficulties
encountered on the Commuter Rail property that would affect the normal operation of the service.
The key to its success is communication and responsiveness. For this purpose, the following plan has been prepared:
The Radio Room is established as the central point of contact during snow events; it is located at 32 Cobble Hill Road in Somerville. It will be operational
24 hours a day and will handle all complaints and condition reports. It has the capability to communicate with all crews. The emergency number is (617) 222-
3628 for snow related problems or operation-related problems. Crews will be mobilized with the forecast of any storm, forecasting the
accumulation of four or more inches of snow or any reported ice condition. Snow removal priority will be given first to the operation of the trains, second
to station platforms, third to overhead walkways to follow. Parking lots will
have to be cleared in coordination with the service in charge (MBTA). Depending on the time of the storm, priority of platforms will be the direction of the next
rush hour traffic. Field crews will be required to notify the Radio Room at completion of snow
removal at each station and to report at least every two hours, identifying their present location and progress.
An Engineering Dept. Manager will review the snow removal log every two hours during the storm and report any stations not reported and, if necessary, will
contact any crews that have not reported in to the Radio Room for an extended period of time.
Some Engineering Dept. Managers will inspect all locations during/after the storm to ensure all areas have been cleared. During the storm, these managers
will advise the Radio Room if there are locations that require attention. The Radio Room or Engineering Dept. Managers will inform crews of locations
that need attention.
A snow jet and an on-track snow blower will be stationed in the Tower A/CRMF area and will be responsible for clearing all switches.
A second snow jet operated by Pan Am Railways will be stationed in Ayer. The snow jet will clear the switches from Haverhill to Wilmington on the Haverhill
Line and the switches between Lowell and Wilmington on the Lowell Line. The second snow jet if necessary can be diverted to other areas on the Commuter
Rail. A bucket loader or swing loader with a portable snow jet attachment and a
bucket loader with an auger snow blower attachment will be located at Readville to clear Readville Yard.
A second portable snow jet attachment for a bucket loader or swing loader will be located at Beverly Jct.
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A second bucket loader with an auger snow blower attachment will be located
on the Newburyport Line. For snow storm with more than 4 inches, a front end loader will be provided to
the CRMF under contract with L&M Holding
9.1 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT STAFF
CHIEF ENGINEERING OFFICER
The Chief Engineering Officer is responsible for the mobilization of engineering forces.
The Chief Engineering Officer or his Deputy will be on duty throughout the snow emergency.
The Chief Engineering Officer will communicate with the Officers of the Mechanical, Customer Service and Transportation Departments to evaluate the
condition and special needs of the service.
The Chief Engineering Officer will frequently communicate with the Chief Engineering and Maintenance Officer of the MBTA concerning clean up progress
and disruptions to the service. The Chief Engineering Officer will take whatever steps are necessary to minimize the storm’s effect on the service.
DEPUTY CHIEF ENGINEERING OFFICER
Ensure all departments are prepared and have coverage during snow events. Periodically communicate with Engineering Department Managers for condition
reports and possible problem locations. Ensure manpower and materials are available for the duration of the event. In
the event that the Chief Engineering Officer is unavailable for any reason perform the duties assigned to the Chief Engineering Officer.
Ensure inspections of all locations are being performed during and after storms and problem areas are addressed.
Reviews logbook after each storm event.
9.2 ENGINEERING TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT
SENIOR ENGINEER WORK EQUIPMENT Ensure all snow equipment is available for storm duty.
Supervise & dispatch mechanics as needed during the storm. Ensure that frequently used spare parts are available.
Secure rental equipment as necessary.
ENGINEER TRACK Duties as assigned by Deputy Chief Engineering Officer.
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ROADMASTER - MATERIALS Coordinate the distribution of tools, material, parts and fuel as required.
9.3 TRACK DEPARTMENT
ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEERING OFFICER – TRACK
Provide the Chief Engineering Officer with information on track and station condition. Ensure that the snow assignments are properly covered and the
work activity is proceeding safely and expeditiously. Dispatch crews to areas of critical need. Adjust assignments to cover areas as
storm conditions warrant. Ensure inspections of all locations are being performed during and after
storms and problem areas are addressed. Order the operation of snow jets.
SENIOR ENGINEER TRACK – NORTH
Supervise crew utilization and problems that arise on the North Side of the Commuter Rail System. Dispatch crews to areas of critical need. Adjust
assignments to cover areas as storm conditions warrant. Ensure inspections of all locations are being performed during and after
storms and problem areas are addressed.
SENIOR ENGINEER TRACK – SOUTH Supervise crew utilization and problems that arise on the South Side of the
Commuter Rail System. Dispatch crews to areas of critical need. Adjust assignments to cover areas as storm conditions warrant.
Ensure inspections of all locations are being performed during and after storms and problem areas are addressed.
ROADMASTER TRACK– WEST
Field supervise crews performing snow removal activity on the Lowell and
Fitchburg Lines and the Wildcat Branch. Ensure progress and conditions are being communicated to Radio Room.
Ensure layover facilities are accessible at all times.
ROADMASTER TRACK - NORTH Field supervise crews performing snow removal activity on the Haverhill,
Newburyport and Gloucester Lines. Ensure progress and conditions are being communicated to Radio Room.
Ensure layover facilities are accessible at all times.
ROADMASTER TRACK – SOUTH Field supervise crews performing snow removal activity on the Stoughton,
Franklin, Needham and Dorchester Lines.
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Ensure progress and conditions are being communicated to Radio Room.
Ensure layover facilities are accessible at all times.
ROADMASTER TRACK – OLD COLONY Field supervise crews performing snow removal activity on the Middleboro,
Plymouth, Kingston and Greenbush Lines. Ensure progress and conditions are being communicated to Radio Room.
Ensure layover facilities are accessible at all times.
ROADMASTER TRACK - WORCESTER Field supervise crews performing snow removal activity on the Worcester Line
and other locations as needed. Ensure progress and conditions are being communicated to Radio Room.
Ensure layover facilities are accessible at all times.
ROADMASTER TRACK - PRODUCTION
Field supervise crews performing snow removal activity on the Terminal switches and other locations as needed.
Ensure progress and conditions are being communicated to Radio Room. Ensure layover facilities are accessible at all times.
9.4 COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL DEPARTMENT
ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEERING OFFICER – COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL
Provide condition reports to the Chief Engineering Officer for Communications and Signal.
Ensure crews are available for the duration of the event in order to correct and repair any signal failure with the best diligence
SENIOR ENGINEER C&S - NORTH
Ensure the Signal and Communication systems function for all north side
commuter lines in the best possible manner. Provide condition reports to the Deputy Chief of Engineering Operations. Ensure
available manpower. Investigate C&S failures on Pan Am territory through communication with Pan
Am staff.
SENIOR ENGINEER C&S - SOUTH Ensure the Signal and Communication systems function for all south side
commuter lines in the best possible manner. Provide condition reports to the Deputy Chief of Engineering Operations.
Ensure available manpower. Investigate C&S failures on the Amtrak Main Line through Amtrak staff.
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ROADMASTER C&S - NORTH
Newburyport Line Haverhill Line
Gloucester Line
ROADMASTER C&S - WEST Lowell Line
Fitchburg Line
ROADMASTER C&S – OLD COLONY Middleboro Line
Kingston Line Plymouth Line
Greenbush Line
ROADMASTER C&S - SOUTH
Dorchester Line Needham Line
Franklin Line Stoughton Line
ROADMASTER C&S - WORCESTER
Worcester Line
SENIOR ENGINEER C&S CONSTRUCTION
Assignments as directed by Assistant Chief Engineer – C&S.
ROADMASTERS SIGNAL CONSTRUCTION
Assignments as directed by Assistant Chief Engineer – C&S.
9.5 B&B DEPARTMENT
ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEERING OFFICER – BRIDGE & BUILDING Provide the Chief Engineering Officer with information pertaining to bridge and
station conditions. Ensure gas-fired switch heaters are properly manned by plumbers.
Dispatch crews to areas of critical need. Adjust assignments to cover areas as storm conditions warrant.
Ensure inspections of all locations are being performed during and after storms and problem areas are addressed.
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SENIOR ENGINEER BRIDGE AND BUILDING - NORTH
Field supervise B&B crews on the MBTA Commuter Rail System and examine the function of moveable bridges. Mobilize pumping equipment and crews as
needed.
SENIOR ENGINEER BRIDGE AND BUILDING - SOUTH Field supervise B&B crews on the MBTA Commuter Rail System and examine
the function of moveable bridges. Mobilize pumping equipment and crews as needed.
ROADMASTER BRIDGE AND BUILDING – SOUTH
Field supervise B&B crews on all south side lines. Mobilize pumping equipment and crews as needed.
The emergency exit from Hingham Tunnel will be monitored during the storm to ensure access. If snow builds to the point of blocking the doorway it will be
cleared. In the case of an emergency, crews will be diverted to ensure the exit
is cleared. (Back Bay emergency exit is into an overhead structure.) Standpipes at South Station, Back Bay, Ruggles and Forest Hills Stations will
be monitored during the storm to ensure snow is not impeding access. After the platforms are completed, the standpipes will be cleared if necessary. KCS
will coordinate with the personnel who clear the snow at the street level so snow is not piled in such a way to block access to the standpipes.
ROADMASTER BRIDGE AND BUILDING – NORTH
Field supervise B&B crews on all north side lines. Mobilize pumping equipment and crews as needed.
The escape hatch from Salem Tunnel will be monitored during the storm to ensure access. If snow builds to the point of blocking the doorway it will be
cleared. In the case of an emergency, crews will be diverted to ensure the exit is cleared.
SENIOR ENGINEER – ELECTRICAL and ROADMASTER ELECTRICAL Ensure all electric switch heaters are functional. Provide emergency service as
required.
BRIDGE INSPECTOR – NORTH Field supervise North side B&B crews performing snow removal as assigned.
Ensure progress and conditions are communicated to Radio Room. Ensure drawbridges are in operable condition at all times.
BRIDGE INSPECTOR – SOUTH
Field supervise South side B&B crews performing snow removal as assigned. Ensure progress and conditions are communicated to Radio Room. Ensure
drawbridges are in operable condition at all times.
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BRIDGE INSPECTOR – WORCESTER Field supervise Worcester B&B crews performing snow removal as assigned.
Ensure progress and conditions are communicated to Radio Room. Ensure drawbridges are in operable condition at all times.
9.6 FACILITIES DEPARTMENT
ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEERING OFFICER - FACILITIES
Ensure working status of all facilities and buildings. Ensure entrances into major train maintenance facilities and parking lots are
clear of snow. Coordinate snow removal from North Station platforms, CRMF and the South
Side S&I.
SENIOR ENGINEER-FACILITIES & ROADMASTERS FACILITIES
Ensure working status of all facilities and buildings. Ensure entrances into major train maintenance facilities and parking lots are
clear of snow. Coordinate snow removal from North Station platforms, CRMF and the South
Side S&I.
9.7 FORCE ACCOUNT DEPARTMENT
ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEERING OFFICER - FORCE ACCOUNT
Oversee snow cleaning contractors and other assignments as directed by Chief Engineering Officer.
SENIOR ENGINEER CONSTRUCTION and ENGINEERS CONSTRUCTION
Provide flagmen for outside contractors involved in cleaning platforms.
Supervise flagmen and snow cleaning contractors during snow cleaning operations.
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9.8 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT – SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Before winter sets in, the forces assigned to clean station platforms will have
shovels, brooms, snow blower, gas, oil, sand and salt stored at all locations. Each crew receives a minimum of 3 shovels, 3 brooms and 2 snow blowers.
Supervision assigned to snow duty will report to their assignments when 2” of snow has accumulated on the ground and it is still snowing with a forecast
snowfall of 4” or better. In the event the storm starts during the daytime working hours, all gangs will
be notified when to return from their daily assignments to headquarters to prepare for snow duty.
Forces assigned to draw and swing span bridges will be equipped with brooms, shovels, salt and sand.
The staff performing cleaning operations at each drawbridge will call the Radio
Room at (617) 222-3628 to report the completion. They will report any unusual events.
Forces assigned to cleaning station platforms will call the Radio Room when they are finished cleaning a station.
Station cleaning forces will salt and sand each platform before departing that station. In some storms, platforms will be cleaned with the predominant traffic
i.e.: inbound platforms first in the morning and outbound first in the evening. All sand and salt used at various locations will be replenished as needed.
All snow blowers will be test-run for a few minutes before any predicted storm. All defects must be reported to a Supervisor’s office at once.
It will be up to the Supervisor or his assistants to call staff out prior to the occurrence of the conditions set forth above. This would normally occur in ice
storms, freezing rain and local storms affecting one section of the service area but not the others.
All trucks are to have a full tank of gas on the last regular work day prior to
predicted storm events.
TRACK DEPARMENT Remove dirt, stone, etc., for entire length of switch point to at least one of the
half depth of tie prior to snow season. Provide drainage from all switches.
Check all snow plow and flanger signs. Check all crossings – surface and roadway – 19 ft. wide area not higher than
plane of rail. Clean all flangeways in crossings.
Tunnels will be monitored for ice buildup and ice buildup will be removed when necessary.
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PRE-STORM PREPARATION
In the event snow is forecast for the Commuter Rail Operating territory, the following activities will commence dependent of the forecasted severity of the storm:
Engineering Management will meet to determine a storm plan and submit the storm plan to the MBTA and other KCS Departments.
Engineering employees will be called to determine availability and assignments will be determined.
Equipment will be checked to ensure operation and problems will be reported to the Work Equipment group and the cars and trucks fleet manager.
POST-STORM CHECKLIST
Within forty-eight hours of the completion of a storm event, the Engineering Department Managers will meet to discuss how the storm was handled. Problem
areas will be discussed and if possible solutions will be put in place prior to the next
storm event. If the solution cannot be implemented prior to the next storm event, the problem area will be given special attention until the solution can be in place.
The general condition and the problems/solutions will be documented. The present snow Removal Plan will be updated as needed.
Equipment and tools checklist and status reports will be updated on a monthly basis.
PRESEASON CHECKLIST
Proper preparation will go a long way toward minimizing the bad effects of winter storms when they actually materialize. The following actions will be organized by the
Assistant Chief Engineering Officer of each department for what is relevant of his/her department. They will be supervised by the Deputy Chief Engineering Officer.
Things to be given advance consideration and preparation include: Snow equipment – inspect, repair, test and move to its assigned location for
storage in a readily accessible location. 175 snow blowers, 50 Kubotas and 12
Gravelys. Dual purpose machinery – release from summertime assignments, inspect,
repair, and install winter attachments and move to its wintertime assignment. Flanger signs – install properly where required with special emphasis on all Rail
Lubricator locations. Switch rods – clean cribs and provide drainage to prevent ice from blocking
movement. Electrical and gas switch heaters – start October 1st to give each a full service
test. Make necessary repairs and report each when ready for service. Supplies – check requirements, order requirements and distribute to proper
locations. Items include shovels, brooms, bulk salt, shims, and propane. Material – gather it into central locations where it will be readily accessible and
not lost in the snow.
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Drainage systems – clean and repair. Hard to drain locations can be corrected
by auguring holes to a depth lower than the frost line and backfilling them with stone and salt. Sump pump locations will be cleaned.
Radios – inventory all available, inspect and repair, assign to winter locations. Yards – clear of scrap and debris.
Contractors and suppliers – check for day and night telephone numbers and the types of equipment or services that will be available.
Hazard markers – install to guide equipment in clearing roadways and parking area: to warn of walls and other obstructions and to prevent operation into pits,
holes and openings. Snow manual – review and furnish all necessary corrections for the new issue.
POST SEASON CHECKLIST Any amount of planning will not produce a perfect operation. All issues encountered
during the winter season will have to be recorded along with the improvement actions and their efficiency in order profit by the experience gained. Our best planning for
next year can be obtained by a quick analysis of the one just completed. Things to do
should include: Review the invoices from all contractors and suppliers.
1. Did we get value received? 2. Which provided the best and the most reliable service at a competitive
price? Review all deficiencies of snow equipment and write them up for correction by
repair, modification, re-design, or budget presentation. Remove, repair and store items exclusively in wintertime operation such as pot
heaters, snow blowers and bagged salt. Backfill cribs with clean ballast. Send in all notes and suggestions for revision of the snow manual to the KCS
Engineering Department Staff Engineer. It is advisable for each supervisor to write a summary of his observations and experience to create a detailed record.
Were users of the service property safe and liability for the MBTA and KCS minimized?
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10. TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain scheduled level of service. This includes the Severe Weather Reduced
Schedule Inform public of delays.
Report field conditions. Provide liaison from to MBTA Operations Control Center (O.C.C.) at 45 High
Street, Boston as required.
PRE-SNOW PREPARATION In the event snow is forecast for the Commuter Rail Operating territory, the following
activities will commence dependent of the forecasted severity of the storm: Coordinate with Mechanical Department for light engines or extra equipment
for snow clearing duty. Verify with Trainmasters that North and South Stations have an adequate
supply of shovels and brooms available for onboard use.
Verify with Mechanical Department that outlying service areas have an adequate supply of brooms and shovels at their locations to stock inbound
trains. As necessary, communicate with Amtrak, Pan Am and CSX Transportation
personnel to ensure a coordinated effort in the movement of Commuter Trains over their respective territories.
Determine the assignment of supervision within the service area. Supervisors will ensure that radios are working properly with fully charged batteries.
STORM ACTIVITY
Transportation Storm Headquarters will be located in the Chief Transportation Officer’s Office. The Chief Transportation Officer or his designee will staff the
office. This office will be continually staffed, as storm intensity and duration require. This office will update storm profile information and disseminate as
necessary, maintaining an open line of communication between the Train
Dispatcher, Customer Service, Engineering, and Mechanical Departments and MBTA. This office will coordinate with Engineering and Mechanical Departments
to ensure that all efforts are directed at maintaining service during the duration of storm activity.
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10.1 TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
FIELD SUPERVISION Field supervisory activity will be assigned as the storm forecast dictates. The
field supervisor will coordinate activities from an assigned location in an effort to maintain established service standards. Such activities will include field
coordination of crews, maintenance of storm activity, reports to Transportation office and local coordination between Mechanical and Engineering Departments.
The field supervisor will ensure that crews have proper platform condition reports and that trains are equipped with a broom and shovel for use by train
crews.
TRAIN DISPATCHER RESPONSIBILITIES Attendant to snow forecast, train dispatchers will instruct all Tower locations
equipped with snow melters to test the same prior to need and monitor during
use to ensure that the same are operable. In addition, the Assistant Chief Train Dispatcher will request Engineering to start all manual heaters prior to start of
snowfall. When snowfall commences, the ACTD will notify all dispatchers to start
operation of snow melters and to monitor their status throughout storm. When snow accumulation reaches one inch, the ACTD will confer with
dispatchers and consult Engineering personnel to determine if diverging routes may continue to be used.
The following switches must be carefully monitored during all snow storms: a. Ash Street – Reading k. Franklin Layover
b. Wilson Spring Switch – Gloucester
l. Fitchburg Layover
c. Beverly Junction m. Needham Layover d. Bradford Layover n. Old Colony – all switches
e. Tower A (all gas burners) –
Boston
o. Middleboro Layover
f. Newburyport Layover p. Kingston Layover
g. Pawtucket Layover q. Worcester Layover h. Rockport Layover r. Greenbush Layover
i. Reading Jct. s. Greenbush Line – all switches j. Stoughton Runaround
During a storm, each dispatcher must remain in contact with and aware of the
location of Engineering personnel in their territory. When the reliability of operating power switches is in question, the train dispatcher must ensure
Engineering personnel are consulted before switch is operated.
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As snowfall continues, the Assistant Chief Train Dispatcher and Chief
Transportation Officer (or designee) will converse regarding straight railing of routes within the service area.
11. MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT
The Mechanical Department will assure all locomotives are fully fueled on the day of
anticipated storms. They will also advise the radio room of yard and facility conditions that could impact service with emphasis on service and inspection operations.
Winter Preparation
The Mechanical Department has established procedures for trains on layover during cold weather or snow which are reviewed and distributed to Mechanical staff. Any
deviations to these procedures for a specific storm must be issued by the Chief Mechanical Officer or designee. Information on special winter operations actions
directed by Mechanical management will be provided to the Transportation,
Engineering and Customer Service staff as necessary.
Portable Air Compressors – All but one of the outside point layover facilities that
do not have ground air are equipped with a portable air compressor to support
locomotive layover and start-up. The facility at Rockport does not have either type of air; a portable solution is impractical due to its track configuration. A fall
inspection by a qualified specialist is performed to ensure each compressor is ready for winter use.
Snowplows and Flangers – There are two Russell Snow Plows and one Flanger
available for snow duty. KCS Mechanical shall do a mechanical inspection of the functional aspects of the equipment and make the required corrections annually prior
to November 1. The KCS Chief Mechanical Officer will advise the KCS Chief Engineering Officer of the readiness of the snowplows.
The two Russell Snow Plows will be used primarily on the North Side Commuter Rail
Lines and the Flanger will be used primarily on the South Side Commuter Rail Lines as necessary.
During the month of April each year, KCS shall prepare the equipment for storage taking all required precautions to prevent deterioration and protect components and
systems during the idle season.
11.1 SNOW PLOWS SPEED RESTRICTIONS AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
A plow train shall consist of one or more locomotives with a working plow ahead, a second, non-working plow and or other cars may be trailed behind the
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locomotives. When plowing the snowplow must be coupled directly to a
locomotive powering the plow train and under the control of the engineman. Snowplow trains shall not exceed 35 miles per hour or the authorized timetable
speed for a freight train and shall be operated at a slower speed where conditions warrant.
Caution must be exercised when passing through stations, over at-grade crossings or at any location where flying snow could cause harm.
Extreme care must be afforded when the snowplow is being shoved on track covered by ice or packed snow; a very high potential for derailment should be
anticipated when operating in these conditions. On ground inspection by a qualified employee is appropriate.
Snowplows must be equipped with a working headlight on the lead whenever being operated.
Snowplows shall only be placed ahead of the locomotive in double track territory when in plowing operation and will stop when met by trains operating on the
opposite track.
Snowplow wings shall be used only when a qualified conductor or engineman is in the monitor of the plow to observe signals, communicate with the locomotive
and/or dispatcher, and otherwise control the movement of the plow train. The snowplow shall not operate attached to any revenue train except under the
written authority of the Chief Train Dispatcher and shall then be governed by snowplow speeds.
A qualified conductor or engineman shall be assigned to ride on the plow. Clear and Audible radio communication must be maintained at all times between
the engineman and the conductor assigned to ride the plow. If this communication is lost the plow must cease the plowing operation until
communication is restored. Signals shall be communicated to the engineman on the locomotive of the plow
train who will regulate its movements, except that in the case of an emergency requiring prompt action, stop to be made by use of the air-brake valve located
in the plow.
Wings and flanger must be completely closed and properly secured when being moved in other than a plow train.
When moving in a revenue train, plows shall be placed to the rear of the consist. Only qualified Engineering Department employees or Train and Engine
crewmembers shall operate or be assigned to operate a snowplow. The Chief Engineering Officer, Chief Transportation Officer and Chief Mechanical
Officer will determine when the operation of the snow plows and flangers are necessary.
11.2 RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain consist requirements. Report deficiencies of layover points.
Maintain Field Response Team.
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Maintain fuel and supply requirements for winter equipment.
Provide light engines as required. Advise of access to fuel and sand supplies.
Protect unused equipment stored in yards. Coordinate any special operations needs with other departments
Engines will be equipped with a switch broom. Engines will have a sufficient quantity of sand and working sanders.
Snow bags will be placed on the knuckles of the control car and engine and all 480 cables will have the “O” rings secured.
11.3 PRE-SNOW PREPARATION
In the event snow is forecast for the service area, the following activities will commence dependent on the forecasted severity of the storm:
Increase staffing at layovers as needed. Ensure adequate supply of materials is on hand prior to the storm.
11.4 STORM ACTIVITY Mechanical Storm Headquarters will be located in the Chief Mechanical Officer’s
Office at CRMF. The Chief Mechanical Officer or his designee will staff the office. This office will be continually staffed, as storm intensity and duration require.
This office will update storm profile information and disseminate as necessary, maintaining an open line of communication between the Transportation, and
Engineering Departments and MBTA. This office will coordinate with Transportation and Engineering Departments to ensure that all efforts are
directed at maintaining service during the duration of storm activity. Coordinate with the Transportation Department to move equipment as
necessary to maintain access to the S&I and PI tracks of the CRMF. Depending upon length and severity of storm Mechanical Department managers
will be assigned to various Mechanical facilities to assist in the provision of passenger service before, during and after a storm event.
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12. CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
12.1 RESPONSIBILITIES
Pre-Snow Customer communication Monitor information on train and through LED messaging systems.
Report field conditions, from customer emails, phone calls and correspondence. Execution of a customer recovery plan when required.
12.2 PRE-STORM PREPARATION
Prior to the winter snow season, communicate to customers the snow plan, managing expectations, phone numbers, through all available venues i.e.
RailMails, T-Alerts, LEDs, KCS Web-site and social media.
12.3 STORM ACTIVITY The call center will be fully staffed during storm periods
The customer service team has a member of staff on call 24/7, who will be
called to assist with customer recovery. All other customer service representatives will remain available to support any
service disruption or service recovery and respond to necessary station locations to provide assistance to customers.
During the storm, all T-Alerts, LED and customer announcements will be
monitored.
12.4 POST STORM ACTIVITY Respond to all customer correspondence, inform all departments of service
failures and work as a team to review and develop solutions to feedback.
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13. STATION SNOW REMOVAL RESPONSIBILITIES (subject to change)
STATION RIDER- SHIP
# OF PLATFORMS
PLATFORMS PARKING LOTS
EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT THE
STATION
MOBILE EQUIPMENT
SNOW REMOVAL CREW
EQUIPMENT/ MANAGEMENT
SNOW REMOVAL
CREW
North Station
5 Platforms 1 Kubota and 2 Small Snow
Blowers
Facilities N/A N/A
South
Station
8 Platforms 1 Gravely, 1
Kubota and 3
Small Snow Blowers
B&B South Station
Crew (3)
Kubota B&B
PROVIDENCE LINE
Back Bay 287 2 Platforms MBTA MBTA N/A N/A
Ruggles 24 1 Platform MBTA MBTA N/A N/A
Forest Hills 85 1 Platform MBTA MBTA N/A N/A
Hyde Park 1,592 2 Platforms w/Handicap
Platform
1 Kubota 2 Big and 2 Small Snow
Blowers
B&B Readville Crew (2)
LAZ Parking (781)794-1791
Case Snow Mgmt. John
Case 508-509-5551
Readville 980 2 Platforms
w/Handicap Platform
2 Sidewalk
Tractors (Located at Readville
Headquarters)
2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers
Readville Track Crew
#1 (4)
LAZ Parking
(781)794-1791
Case Snow
Mgmt. John Case 508-
509-5551
Route 128 2,753 2 Platforms Amtrak LAZ Parking
Seth Shurtleff
(617)417-0170
Canton
Junction
2,520 4 Platforms
w/Handicap Platform
KCS Contractor LAZ Parking
(781)794-1791
Case Snow
Mgmt. John Case 508-
509-5551
Sharon 1,390 2 Platforms w/Handicap
Platform
2 Big and 2 Small Snow
Blowers
B&B Bridge Crew (4) Town of Sharon (781) 784-1525
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STATION RIDER- SHIP
# OF PLATFORMS
PLATFORMS PARKING LOTS
EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT THE
STATION
MOBILE EQUIPMENT
SNOW REMOVAL CREW
EQUIPMENT/ MANAGEMENT
SNOW REMOVAL
CREW
Mansfield 1,854 2 Platforms w/Handicap
Platform
2 Big and 2 Small Snow
Blowers
B&B Bridge Crew (4) Town of Mansfield (508) 261-7335
Attleboro 1,807 2 Platforms
w/Handicap Platform
1 Kubota, 2 Big
Snow Blowers
2 Small Snow
Blowers
B&B Pawtucket Crew
(3)
GATRA
South
Attleboro
1,877 2 Platforms
w/Handicap Platform
1 Kubota
w/Trailer, 2 Big and 2 Small Snow
Blowers
B&B Pawtucket Crew
(3)
LAZ Parking
(781)794-1791
Case Snow
Mgmt. John Case 508-
509-5551
Providence 1,018 Amtrak Amtrak
TF Green Amtrak Amtrak
Wickford
Junction
Amtrak Amtrak
FAIRMOUNT LINE
Readville (Upper)
98 1 Platform w/Handicap
Platform
2 Sidewalk Tractors (Located
at Readville Headquarters)
2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers
Readville Track Maintenance Crew
#2 (4)
MBTA Case Snow Mgmt.
Jason Case 508-509-5551
Fairmont 499 2 Platforms KCS Contractor MBTA
Case Snow Mgmt. Jason Case 508-509-5551
Morton St. 328 2 Platforms KCS Contractor KCS Contractor
Talbot
Station
KCS Contractor KCS Contractor
Four Corners
KCS Contractor N/A N/A
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STATION RIDER- SHIP
# OF PLATFORMS
PLATFORMS PARKING LOTS
EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT THE
STATION
MOBILE EQUIPMENT
SNOW REMOVAL CREW
EQUIPMENT/ MANAGEMENT
SNOW REMOVAL
CREW
Uphams Corner
185 2 Platforms KCS Contractor KCS Contractor
Newmarket KCS Contractor N/A N/A
FITCHBURG LINE
Porter Square
131 1 Platform MBTA N/A N/A
Belmont Center
101 2 Platforms 2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers, 1 Kubota
West Cambridge Track Maintenance
Crew (8)
Belmont DPW (617) 489-8210
Waverly 99 2 Platforms 1 John Deere
Tractor
2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers, 1
Kubota
West Cambridge
Track Maintenance Crew (8)
N/A N/A
Waltham 559 2 Platforms 2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers, 1
Kubota
West Cambridge
Track Maintenance Crew (8)
Waltham DPW
(781) 314-3855
Brandeis-Roberts
433 2 Platforms w/Handicap
Platform
2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers, 1 Kubota
West Cambridge Track Maintenance
Crew (8)
LAZ Parking (781)794-1791
DeVincent Landscpg
Jim-781-893-1650
Brandeis College
Kendall
Green
112 2 Platforms 2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers, 1
Kubota
West Cambridge
Track Maintenance Crew (8)
Weston DPW
(781) 893-1263
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STATION RIDER- SHIP
# OF PLATFORMS
PLATFORMS PARKING LOTS
EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT THE
STATION
MOBILE EQUIPMENT
SNOW REMOVAL CREW
EQUIPMENT/ MANAGEMENT
SNOW REMOVAL
CREW
Hastings 38 1 Platform 2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers, 1 Kubota
West Cambridge Track Maintenance
Crew (8)
Dump truck Track
Silver Hill 22 1 Platform 2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers, 1
Kubota
West Cambridge Track Maintenance
Crew (8)
Dump truck Track
Lincoln 335 2 Platforms 1 Kubota 2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers, 1
Kubota
West Cambridge
Track Maintenance Crew (8)
Lincoln DPW
(781) 259-8999
Concord 423 2 Platforms 2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers, 1 Sidewalk
Tractor
West Concord Track I&R (2) & Machine
Operator (1)
Concord DPW (978) 369-1827
West Concord
427 2 Platforms w/Handicap
Platform
1 Kubota 2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers, 1 Sidewalk
Tractor
West Concord Track I&R (2) & Machine
Operator (1)
Concord DPW (978) 369-1827
South Acton 622 1 Platform 2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers, 1 Plow
Truck
Ayer Welders &
Fitchburg Greasers (4)
Acton DPW
(978) 369-1827
Littleton - 495
177 1 Platform 2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers
Ayer Welders & Fitchburg Greasers
(4)
DeVincent Landscpg Jim-781-893-1650
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STATION RIDER- SHIP
# OF PLATFORMS
PLATFORMS PARKING LOTS
EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT THE
STATION
MOBILE EQUIPMENT
SNOW REMOVAL CREW
EQUIPMENT/ MANAGEMENT
SNOW REMOVAL
CREW
Ayer 259 2 Platforms 1 Kubota 2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers
Ayer Welders & Fitchburg Greasers
(4)
Ayer DPW
Shirley 128 2 Platforms
w/Handicap Platform
2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers
Fitchburg Track
Maintenance Crew (4)
Shirley DPW
(978) 425-2628
North
Leominster
197 2 Platforms
w/Handicap Platform
2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers
Fitchburg Track
Maintenance Crew (4)
MART
(978) 345-7711
Fitchburg 257 1 Platform w/Handicap
Platform
1 Kubota 2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers
Fitchburg Track Maintenance Crew
(4)
MART (978) 345-7711
FRAMINGHAM / WORCESTER LINE
Back Bay 287 1 Platform MBTA MBTA
Yawkey Station
26 1 Platform w/Handicap
Platform
2 Small Snow Blowers
Framingham Track Crew (5)
N/A N/A
Newtonville 406 1 Platform 1 Big Snow Blower 2 Small Snow Blowers
Framingham Track Crew (5)
N/A N/A
West Newton
355 1 Platform 1 Big Snow Blower 2 Small Snow Blowers
Framingham Track Crew (5)
LAZ Parking (781)794-1791
DeVincent Landscpg
Jim-781-893-1650
Auburndale 384 1 Platform 1 Big Snow Blower 2 Small Snow
Blowers
Framingham Track
Crew (5)
LAZ Parking
(781)794-1791
DeVincent
Landscpg Jim-781-
893-1650
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STATION RIDER- SHIP
# OF PLATFORMS
PLATFORMS PARKING LOTS
EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT THE
STATION
MOBILE EQUIPMENT
SNOW REMOVAL CREW
EQUIPMENT/ MANAGEMENT
SNOW REMOVAL
CREW
Wellesley Farms
415 2 Platforms 1 Kubota 2 Small and 3 Big Snow
Blowers
B&B Readville Crew #1 (3)
Wellesley DPW (781) 235-7068
Wellesley Hills
572 2 Platforms 2 Small, 3 Big Snow Blowers &
1 Bombardier
B&B Readville Crew #1 (3)
Wellesley DPW (781) 235-7068
Wellesley
Square
848 2 Platforms 2 Small and 3
Big Snow
Blowers
B&B Readville
Crew#1 (3)
Wellesley DPW
(781) 235-7068
Natick 837 2 Platforms 2 Small and 2 Big
Snow Blowers
B&B Readville Crew
#2 (3)
N/A
West Natick 925 2 Platforms
w/Handicap Platform
2 Small Snow
Blowers and 1 Kubota
B&B Readville Crew
#2 (3)
LAZ Parking
(781)794-1791
Tufts, Inc.
Frank Spinosa
617-212-9413
Framingham 1,141 2 Platforms w/Handicap
Platform
1 Kubota 2 Small and 3 Big Snow
Blowers
B&B Readville Crew #2 (3)
MBTA Tufts
Ashland 390 2 Platforms w/Handicap
Platform
2 Small and 3 Big Snow Blowers and
1 Kubota (with trailer)
B&B Ashland Crew (2)
LAZ Parking (781)794-1791
DeVincent Landscapin
g Jim 781-983-1650
Southboro 413 2 Platforms
w/Handicap Platform
2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers
B&B Ashland Crew
(2)
LAZ
Parking(781)794-1791
DeVincent
Landscaping Jim 781-
983-1650
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# OF PLATFORMS
PLATFORMS PARKING LOTS
EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT THE
STATION
MOBILE EQUIPMENT
SNOW REMOVAL CREW
EQUIPMENT/ MANAGEMENT
SNOW REMOVAL
CREW
Westboro 473 2 Platforms w/Handicap
Platform
2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers
B&B Worcester Crew (3)
LAZ Parking (781)794-1791
DeVincent Landscapin
g Jim 781-983-1650
Grafton 2 Platforms w/Handicap
Platform
2 Small and 2 Big Snow Blowers and
1 Kubota
B&B Worcester Crew (3)
LAZ Parking (781)794-1791
DeVincent Landscapin
g Jim 781-
983-1650
Worcester
Station
1,243 Other Worcester DPW (508) 929-
1300 x4156
FRANKLIN LINE
Readville 980 1 Platform w/Handicap
Platform
2 Sidewalk Tractors (Located
at Readville Headquarters)
2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers
Readville Track Crew #2 (4)
LAZ Parking (781)794-1791
Case Snow Mgmt.
Jason Case 508-509-
5551
Endicott 480 2 Platforms 2 Small Snow Blowers, 2
Sidewalk Tractors
Readville Track Crew #2 (4)
Town of
Dedham
Dedham 1,098 2 Platforms
w/Handicap Platform
2 Small Snow
Blowers, 2 Sidewalk
Tractors
Readville Track Crew
#2 (4)
LAZ Parking
(781)794-1791
Case Snow
Mgmt. Jason Case
508-509-5551
Islington 283 2 Platforms 2 Small Snow Blowers, 2
Sidewalk Tractors
Readville Track Crew #2 (4)
LAZ Parking (781)794-1791
Case Snow Mgmt.
Jason Case 508-509-
5551
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STATION RIDER- SHIP
# OF PLATFORMS
PLATFORMS PARKING LOTS
EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT THE
STATION
MOBILE EQUIPMENT
SNOW REMOVAL CREW
EQUIPMENT/ MANAGEMENT
SNOW REMOVAL
CREW
Norwood Depot
578 2 Platforms w/Handicap
Platform
2 Small Snow Blowers, 2
Sidewalk Tractors
Readville Track Crew #2 (4)
LAZ Parking (781)794-1791
Case Snow Mgmt.
Jason Case 508-509-
5551
Norwood
Central
1,328 2 Platforms
w/Handicap
Platform
1 Kubota 2 Small Snow
Blowers, 2
Sidewalk Tractors
Readville Track Crew
#2 (4)
LAZ Parking
(781)794-1791
Case Snow
Mgmt.
Jason Case 508-509-
5551
Windsor
Gardens
546 1 Platform N/A N/A N/A N/A
Plimptonville 3 1 Platform 2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers, 1 Sidewalk
Tractor
Franklin Track Maintenance Crew
(6)
Dump Truck Track
Walpole 675 1 Platform 1 Kubota 2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers
Franklin Track
Maintenance Crew (6)
LAZ Parking
(781)794-1791
Case Snow
Mgmt. Jason Case
508-509-5551
Norfolk 939 1 Platform
w/Handicap Platform
2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers, 1
Sidewalk Tractor
Franklin Track
Maintenance Crew (6)
LAZ Parking
(781)794-1791
Case Snow
Mgmt. Jason Case
508-509-5551
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STATION RIDER- SHIP
# OF PLATFORMS
PLATFORMS PARKING LOTS
EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT THE
STATION
MOBILE EQUIPMENT
SNOW REMOVAL CREW
EQUIPMENT/ MANAGEMENT
SNOW REMOVAL
CREW
Franklin 906 1 Platform 1 Kubota 2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers
Franklin Track Maintenance Crew
(6)
LAZ Parking (781)794-1791
Case Snow Mgmt.
Jason Case 508-509-
5551
Forge Park 1,388 2 Platforms
w/Handicap
Platform
2 Small and 2
Big Snow
Blowers, 1 Sidewalk
Tractor
Franklin Track
Maintenance Crew
(6)
LAZ Parking
(781)794-1791
Case Snow
Mgmt.
Jason Case 508-509-
5551
Foxboro 1 Platform Platform cleared as needed. Crews and equipment
assigned as required.
N/A N/A
GREENBUSH LINE
Weymouth
Landing
1 High Level
Platform
KCS Contractor LAZ Parking
Seth Shurtleff (617)417-0170
Case Snow
Mgmt. Jason Case
508-509-5551
East
Weymouth
1 High Level
Platform
KCS Contractor LAZ Parking
Seth Shurtleff (617)417-0170
Case Snow
Mgmt. Jason Case
508-509-5551
West Hingham
1 High Level Platform
KCS Contractor LAZ Parking Seth Shurtleff
(617)417-0170
Case Snow Mgmt.
Jason Case 508-509-
5551
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MOBILE EQUIPMENT
SNOW REMOVAL CREW
EQUIPMENT/ MANAGEMENT
SNOW REMOVAL
CREW
Nantasket Junction
1 High Level Platform
1 Kubota 2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers
Greenbush Track Crew
LAZ Parking Seth Shurtleff
(617)417-0170
Case Snow Mgmt.
Jason Case 508-509-
5551
Cohasset 1 High Level
Platform
2 Small and 2
Big Snow
Blowers
Greenbush Track
Crew
LAZ Parking
Seth Shurtleff
(617)417-0170
Case Snow
Mgmt.
Jason Case 508-509-
5551
North
Scituate
1 High Level
Platform
1 Kubota 2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers
Greenbush Track
Crew
LAZ Parking
Seth Shurtleff (617)417-0170
Case Snow
Mgmt. Jason Case
508-509-5551
Greenbush 1 High Level
Platform
1 Kubota 2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers
B&B Greenbush
Crew
LAZ Parking
Seth Shurtleff (617)417-0170
Case Snow
Mgmt. Jason Case
508-509-5551
HAVERHILL LINE
Malden 32 MBTA MBTA MBTA
(617) 222-3243
Wyoming Hills
243 2 Platforms 1 Kubota 2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers
Boston Track Crew (6)
Melrose DPW (781) 979-4170
Melrose
Cedar Park
285 2 Platforms 2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers and 1
Kubota
Boston Track Crew
(6)
Melrose DPW
(781) 979-4170
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MOBILE EQUIPMENT
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EQUIPMENT/ MANAGEMENT
SNOW REMOVAL
CREW
Melrose Highlands
422 2 Platforms 2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers and 1 Kubota
Boston Track Crew (6)
Melrose DPW (781) 979-4170
Greenwood 216 2 Platforms 2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers and 1
Kubota
Boston Track Crew (6)
Wakefield Savings (781) 942-9092
Wakefield 757 2 Platforms 2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers and 1
Kubota
Boston Track Crew
(6)
Wakefield DPW
(781) 246-6314
Reading 856 1 Platform w/Handicap
Platform
2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers and 1 Kubota
Boston Track Crew (6)
Reading DPW (781) 942-9092
E. Reading Parking
N/A N/A N/A MBTA 617-438-8349 Dan Pasquarosa
North
Wilmington
173 1 Platform
w/Handicap Platform
2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers, 1
Trackless
Wilmington Track
Maintenance Crew (5)
Private
Ballardvale 340 1 Platform
w/Handicap Platform
2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers and 1
Kubota
Rosemont Track
Maintenance Crew (6)
LAZ Parking
(781)794-1791
CJ
Mabardy-Dan
617-438-8439
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MOBILE EQUIPMENT
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EQUIPMENT/ MANAGEMENT
SNOW REMOVAL
CREW
Andover 747 1 Platform w/Handicap
Platform
1 Kubota 2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers
Rosemont Track Maintenance Crew
(6)
LAZ Parking (781)794-1791
CJ Mabardy-
Dan 617-438-
8439
Lawrence 1 High Level
Platform
MVRTA
(978) 373-2948
MVRTA
(978) 373-2948
Bradford 412 2 Platforms
w/Handicap
Platform
1 Kubota 2 Small and 2
Big Snow
Blowers
Rosemont Track
Maintenance Crew
(6)
LAZ Parking
(781)794-1791
CJ
Mabardy-
Dan 617-438-
8439
Haverhill 554 2 Platforms
w/Handicap Platform
2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers and 1
Kubota
Rosemont Track
Maintenance Crew (6)
LAZ Parking
(781)794-1791
CJ
Mabardy-Dan
617-438-8439
LOWELL LINE
West Medford
435 2 Platforms 1 Kubota 2 Big and 2 Small Snow
Blowers
B&B Mystic Crew V862 (2)
Private
Wedgemere 408 2 Platforms Winchester Flag (1) Winchester DPW
(781) 721-7106
Winchester 633 2 Platforms Winchester Flag (1) Winchester DPW (781) 721-7106
Anderson 967 1 Platform 2 Small Snow
Blowers, 1 Gravely
T-Pad and Boston
Welders (4)
Massport
Mishawum 37 2 Platforms 2 Small Snow Blowers, 1
Gravely
T-Pad and Boston Welders (4)
N/A N/A
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MOBILE EQUIPMENT
SNOW REMOVAL CREW
EQUIPMENT/ MANAGEMENT
SNOW REMOVAL
CREW
Wilmington 515 2 Platforms w/Handicap
Platforms
2 Small and 2 Big Snow Blowers, 1
Kubota
Wilmington Track Maintenance Crew
(5)
LAZ Parking (781)794-1791
CJ Mabardy-
Dan 617-438-
8439
North
Billerica
837 2 Platforms
w/Handicap
Platforms
2 Small and 2
Big Snow
Blowers, 1 Kubota
Wilmington Track
Maintenance Crew
(5)
LRTA
(978) 495-0164
Lowell 1,325 LRTA N/A LRTA (978) 375-5476
MIDDLEBORO / LAKEVILLE LINE
JFK/UMass MBTA MBTA N/A N/A
Quincy
Center
250 1 High-Level
Platform
2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers
Readville Track
Flange Oiler Crew (2)
LAZ Parking
Seth Shurtleff (617)417-0170
Watson
Excavating John Margie
(508)245-
1062
Braintree 174 Center High-
Level Platform
1 Gravely 2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers
Readville Track
Flange Oiler Crew (2)
LAZ Parking
Seth Shurtleff (617)417-0170
Watson
Excavating John Margie
(508)245-1062
Holbrook/
Randolph
606 1 High-Level
Platform
1 Gravely 2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers
Braintree Track
Maintenance Crew (5)
LAZ Parking
Seth Shurtleff (617)417-0170
Watson
Excavating John Margie
(508)245-1062
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MOBILE EQUIPMENT
SNOW REMOVAL CREW
EQUIPMENT/ MANAGEMENT
SNOW REMOVAL
CREW
Montello 525 2 High Level 1 Gravely 2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers
Braintree Track Maintenance Crew
(5)
LAZ Parking Seth Shurtleff
(617)417-0170
Watson Excavating
John Margie (508)245-
1062
Brockton 804 Center High-
Level Platform
1 Gravely 2 Small and 2
Big Snow
Blowers
Braintree Track
Maintenance Crew
(5)
Brockton Bus Authority
Campello 601 1 High-Level
Platform
1 Gravely 2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers
Middleboro Track
Maintenance Crew (5)
LAZ Parking
Seth Shurtleff (617)417-0170
Watson
Excavating John Margie
(508)245-1062
Bridgewater 614 1 High-Level
Platform
1 Gravely 2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers
Middleboro Track
Maintenance Crew (5)
LAZ Parking
Seth Shurtleff (617)417-0170
Watson
Excavating John Margie
(508)245-1062
Middleboro/ Lakeville
512 1 High-Level Platform
1 Gravely 2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers
Middleboro Track Maintenance Crew
(5)
LAZ Parking Seth Shurtleff
(617)417-0170
Watson Excavating
John Margie (508)245-
1062
NEEDHAM LINE
Roslindale 482 1 Platform
w/Handicap Platform
2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers, 1
Kubota
Surface Crew (4) MBTA WelchCORP
Paul Mcmanus 617-590-7053
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MOBILE EQUIPMENT
SNOW REMOVAL CREW
EQUIPMENT/ MANAGEMENT
SNOW REMOVAL
CREW
Bellevue 347 1 Platform w/Handicap
Platform
2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers, 1 Kubota
Surface Crew (4) MBTA Welch Corp
Highland 486 1 Platform w/Handicap
Platform
2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers, 1
Kubota
Surface Crew (4) MBTA Welch Corp
West
Roxbury
513 1 Platform
w/Handicap Platform
2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers, 1
Kubota
Surface Crew (4) MBTA
Welch Corp
Hersey 560 1 Platform w/Handicap
Platform
2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers, 1 Kubota
Calorite Welding Crew (6)
Needham DPW (617) 455-7550
Needham Junction
478 1 Platform w/Handicap
Platform
2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers, 1 Kubota
Calorite Welding Crew (6)
Needham DPW (617) 455-7550
Needham
Center
409 1 Platform
w/Handicap Platform
2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers, 1
Kubota
Calorite Welding
Crew (6)
Needham DPW
(617) 455-7550
Needham
Heights
456 1 Platform
w/Handicap Platform
2 Small and 1 Big
Snow Blowers, 1 Sidewalk Tractor
(Located at Rosemary St.)
Calorite Welding
Crew (6)
Needham DPW
(617) 455-7550
NEWBURYPORT LINE
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MOBILE EQUIPMENT
SNOW REMOVAL CREW
EQUIPMENT/ MANAGEMENT
SNOW REMOVAL
CREW
Chelsea 275 2 Platforms 1 Kubota 2 Small Snow Blowers
B&B Mystic Crew (2) N/A N/A
Riverworks 51 GE GE GE
(617) 594-2591
Lynn 957 High-Level Island
Platform
1 John Deere Tractor, 2 Big and
3 Small Snow
Blowers
B&B Lynn Crew (3) Laz Parking Peter Furtado
(781) 443-3770
Swampscott 980 2 Platforms
w/ Handicap Platforms
2 Small and 1 Big
Snow Blowers
B&B Wilmington
Crew (3)
LAZ Parking
(781)794-1791
CJ
Mabardy-Dan
617-438-8439
Salem 2,199 1 Platform
w/Handicap Platform
1 Tractor, 1 Big
and 2 Small Snow Blowers
B&B Salem Crew
(3)
LAZ Parking
(781)794-1791
CJ
Mabardy-Dan
617-438-8439
Beverly 1,910 2 Platforms w/ Handicap
Platforms
1 Tractor, 2 Small Snow Blowers
B&B Lowell Crew (3)
Beverly Depot Restaurant (978) 927-5402
North Beverly
389 2 Platforms w/ Handicap
Platforms
1 Kubota, 2 Small and 1 Big Snow
Blowers
B&B Lowell Crew (3)
LAZ Parking (781)794-1791
CJ Mabardy-
Dan 617-438-
8439
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STATION
MOBILE EQUIPMENT
SNOW REMOVAL CREW
EQUIPMENT/ MANAGEMENT
SNOW REMOVAL
CREW
Hamilton Wenham
383 1 Platform w/Handicap
Platform
1 tractor and 2 snow blowers
2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers
B&B Mystic Crew (2) LAZ Parking Peter Furtado
(781) 443-3770
Green+Gro
w Craig Green
978-361-634
Ipswich 529 1 Platform w/Handicap
Platform
1 Kubota, 2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers
2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers
B&B Mystic Crew (2) Ipswich DPW (978) 356-6612
Rowley 172 1 High-Level
Platform
2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers, 1
Kubota
Track Salem Crew
(7)
MBTA
Green+Gro
w Craig Green
978-361-634
Newburyport
745 1 High-Level Platform
2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers, 1 Kubota
Track Salem Crew (7)
LAZ Parking Peter Furtado
(781) 443-3770
Green+Grow Craig
Green (978)361-
6340
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EQUIPMENT/ MANAGEMENT
SNOW REMOVAL
CREW
PLYMOUTH / KINGSTON LINE
South
Weymouth
728 1 High-Level
Platform
1 Gravely 1 Kubota (with
trailer), 1 Big and 2 Small
Snow Blowers
B&B Abington Crew
(4)
LAZ Parking
Seth Shurtleff (617)417-0170
Case Snow
Mgmt. Jason Case
508-509-5551
Abington 819 1 High-Level Platform
1 Gravely 1 Kubota (with trailer), 1 Big
and 2 Small Snow Blowers
B&B Abington Crew (4)
LAZ Parking Seth Shurtleff
(617)417-0170
Case Snow Mgmt.
Jason Case 508-509-
5551
Whitman 693 1 High-Level Platform
1 Gravely 1 Kubota (with trailer), 1 Big
and 2 Small Snow Blowers
B&B Abington Crew (4)
LAZ Parking Seth Shurtleff
(617)417-0170
Case Snow Mgmt.
Jason Case 508-509-
5551
Hanson 701 1 High-Level Platform
1 Gravely 1 Kubota (with trailer), 1 Big
and 2 Small Snow Blowers
B&B Abington Crew (4)
LAZ Parking Seth Shurtleff
(617)417-0170
Case Snow Mgmt.
Jason Case 508-509-
5551
Halifax 760 2 High-Level
Platform
1 Gravely 1 Kubota (with
trailer), 1 Big and 2 Small
Snow Blowers
B&B Abington Crew
(4)
LAZ Parking
Seth Shurtleff (617)417-0170
Case Snow
Mgmt. Jason Case
508-509-
5551
Plymouth 119 1 High-Level
Platform
1 Gravely 1 Kubota (with
trailer), 1 Big and 2 Small
Snow Blowers
B&B Kingston Crew
(4)
LAZ Parking
Seth Shurtleff (617)417-0170
Case Snow
Mgmt. Jason Case
508-509-5551
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EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT THE
STATION
MOBILE EQUIPMENT
SNOW REMOVAL CREW
EQUIPMENT/ MANAGEMENT
SNOW REMOVAL
CREW
Kingston 1,165 1 High-Level Platform
1 Gravely 1 Kubota (with trailer), 1 Big
and 2 Small Snow Blowers
B&B Kingston Crew (4)
LAZ Parking Seth Shurtleff
(617)417-0170
Case Snow Mgmt.
Jason Case 508-509-
5551
ROCKPORT LINE
Monserratt 389 2 Platforms
w/Handicap Platform
2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers, 1
Kubota
Track Salem Crew
(7)
MBTA
CJ Mabardy
Prides
Crossing
29 1 Platform 2 Small and 2
Big Snow
Blowers, 1 Kubota
Track Salem Crew
(7)
Private
Beverly Farms
145 2 Platforms w/Handicap
Platform
2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers, 1 Kubota
Track Salem Crew (7)
711/SL 34 Track
Manchester 515 2 Platforms
w/Handicap Platform
1 Kubota 2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers
Track Salem Crew
(7)
Cape Anne RTA
(978) 283-7916
West Gloucester
130 2 Platforms w/Handicap
Platform
2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers, 1 Kubota
Track Salem Crew (7)
MBTA CJ Mabardy
Gloucester 491 1 Platform
w/Handicap Platform
1 Kubota 2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers
Track Salem Crew
(7)
MBTA
CJ Mabardy
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PLATFORMS PARKING LOTS
EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT THE
STATION
MOBILE EQUIPMENT
SNOW REMOVAL CREW
EQUIPMENT/ MANAGEMENT
SNOW REMOVAL
CREW
Rockport 423 1 Platform 2 Small and 2 Big Snow
Blowers, 1 Kubota
Track Salem Crew (7)
Cape Anne RTA (978) 283-7916
STOUGHTON LINE
Canton Center
1,272 1 Platform w/Handicap
Platform
2 Small and 2 Big Snow Blowers, 1
Sidewalk Tractor
Readville Track Welding Crew (2)
LAZ Parking (781) 794-
1791
MBTA Case Snow
Mgmt. Jason Case
508-509-5551
Stoughton 1,865 1 Platform
w/Handicap Platform
2 Small and 2
Big Snow Blowers, 1
Sidewalk Tractor
Readville Track
Welding Crew (2)
LAZ Parking
(781) 794-1791
MBTA
Case Snow Mgmt.
Jason Case 508-509-
5551
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS (FAIRMOUNT LINE)
Bird Street Readville Track
Maintenance Crew (4)
N/A N/A
Park Street Readville Track Maintenance Crew
(4)
N/A N/A
Jones Ave. Readville Track Maintenance Crew
(4)
N/A N/A
Greenwood
Ave.
Readville Track
Maintenance Crew (4)
N/A N/A
EMERGENCY ESCAPE HATCHES AND EMERGENCY EXITS FROM TUNNELS
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EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT THE
STATION
MOBILE EQUIPMENT
SNOW REMOVAL CREW
EQUIPMENT/ MANAGEMENT
SNOW REMOVAL
CREW
Location Type Description Snow Removal Crew
Greenbush Tunnel 1 Doorway Doorway at street level B&B Greenbush Crew
Back Bay Tunnel 1 Doorway Doorway into Copley Plaza N/A-Exits into Copley Plaza
Salem Tunnel 1 Escape Hatch
Escape hatch through pump house, opens into the parking lot.
B&B Salem Crew
STANDPIPES
Location Description Snow Removal Crew
South Station Fire Dept. connection is on Atlantic Ave B&B South Station Crew
Back Bay–Tracks 5&7 Fire Dept. connection is on Clarendon St. B&B South Station Crew
Back Bay–Tracks 1,2&3 Fire Dept. connection is on Columbus Ave. B&B South Station Crew
Ruggles Station Fire Dept. connections on Ruggles St. and in the busway. B&B South Station Crew
Forest Hills Station Fire Dept. connection is busway on Washington St. B&B Readville Crew
CONTRACTORS
KCS currently is waiting for bids for snow removal. Once contractors have been identified the plan will be updated to identify the contractors and their responsibilities.
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LOCATION SWITCH CLEANING CREW ROADWAYS
CREW EQUIPMENT
LA
YO
VER
S
Bradford Rosemont I&R (2) Rosemont Track Crew (1) Bradford Swing Loader
Fitchburg Fitchburg Greaser (2) Fitchburg Track Crew (1) Fitchburg Swing Loader
Franklin Franklin I&R (2) Readville Track Crew (1) Franklin Swing Loader
Scituate Braintree I&R (2) B&B Greenbush Crew (1) Crew truck with plow
Kingston Kingston I&R (2) Kingston Track Crew (1) Dump truck
Middleboro Middleboro I&R (2) Middleboro Track Crew (1) Track Speed Swing
Needham Franklin I&R (2) Readville Track Crew (1) Track Plow Truck
Newburyport Newburyport I&R (2) Mystic B&B Crew (1) B&B Plow Truck
Pawtucket Readville I&R (2) Readville B&B Crew (1) B&B Dump Truck
Rockport Newburyport I&R (2) Mystic B&B Crew (1) B&B Plow Truck
Worcester Worcester I&R (2) Contractor Contractor
Cobble Hill/CRMF
Roadways
N/A T-Pad Track Crew (1) T-Pad Kawasaki
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14. CRITICAL SWITCH SNOW REMOVAL ASSIGNMENTS
ROUTE LOCATION RESPONSIBILITY PHONE FIRST
TRAIN
Providence Line
Pawtucket Layover Track-Readville I&R 617-222-8640 5:07AM
Fitchburg Line
South Acton Track-Concord I&R 617-222-3625 5:51AM
Willows Track-Fitchburg I&R 617-222-3625 5:34AM
Fitchburg Layover Track-Fitchburg Greaser 617-222-3625 5:15AM
Franklin Line
Franklin Layover Track-Franklin I&R 617-222-8640 5:05AM
Readville Maintenance Facility
Track and B&B 617-222-3690 5:45AM
Gloucester Line
Rockport Layover Track-Newburyport I&R 617-590-9852 5:05AM
Wilson’s Spring Switch Track-Newburyport I&R 617-590-9852 8:36AM
Greenbush Line
Scituate Layover Track-Braintree I&R 617-222-8640 5:40AM
Haverhill Line
Ash Street Spring
Switch
Track-Wilmington Maint.
Crew
617-222-3628 7:44AM
Wilmington Junction Track-Wilmington Maint.
Crew
617-222-8450 7:12AM
Bradford Layover Track-Rosemont I&R 617-222-3628 5:05AM
Lowell Junction Track-Rosemont I&R 617-222-3628 5:30AM
Andover Street Track-Rosemont I&R 617-222-3628 5:19AM
Lowell Line
Bleachery Track-Lowell I&R 617-222-3625 5:35AM
Kingston Line
Kingston Layover Track-Kingston I&R 617-222-8640 5:32AM
Middleboro Line
Middleboro Layover Track-Middleboro I&R 617-222-8640 5:10AM
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ROUTE LOCATION RESPONSIBILITY PHONE FIRST
TRAIN
Needham Line
Needham Layover Track-Calorite Welding Crew
617-222-8640 6:10AM
Newburyport Line
Newburyport Layover Track-Newburyport I&R 617-590-9852 5:22AM
Bagley Track-Newburyport I&R 617-590-9852 5:29AM
North Station
Tower A KCS 617-222-8450 24/7
Boston Eng. Terminal Eng. Facilities/Track 617-222-6328 24/7
South Station
Tower 1 Amtrak 617-345-7903 24/7
Southampton Street
Yard Mechanical Dept. 617-222-5347 6:28AM
Stoughton Line
Stoughton Runaround Track Readville Track
Welding Crew
617-222-8640 6:28AM
Worcester Line
CP 3 Track-Framingham Track
Crew
617-222-3625
CP 4 Track-Framingham Track
Crew
617-222-3625
CP 11 Track-Framingham Track
Crew
617-222-3625
CP 21 Track-Framingham I&R 617-222-3625
CP 22 Track-Framingham I&R 617-222-3625
CP 23 Track-Framingham I&R 617-222-3625
CP 29 Track-Worcester Welders 617-222-3625
CP 30 Track-Worcester Welders 617-222-3625
CP 42 Track-Worcester I&R 617-222-3625
CP 43 Track-Worcester I&R 617-222-3625
Worcester Layover Track-Worcester I&R 617-222-3625 4:45AM
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15. KCS SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT*
Equipment # Description Headquarters
“T”# KCS #
T40104 A47942 Swing Loader with Snowplow Salem
T40106 A47945 Swing Loader with Snowplow Bradford
T40102 A47940 Swing Loader with Snow Bucket Readville
T40103 A47941 Swing Loader with Snow Bucket Tie Job
T40109 A47839 Swing Loader with Snow Bucket Abington
T40107 A47946 Swing Loader with Snowplow Franklin
T40101 A47939 Swing Loader with Snow Bucket Braintree
T47948 A47948 Swing Loader with Snow Bucket Wilmington
T41601 A47203 Terex Loader with 3.5 cu yd. Bucket Readville
T41602 A47634 Caterpillar Loader with Plow & 3.5 Bucket Mystic
T41603 A47113 TCM Bucket Loader with 4 cu yd. Bucket Boston
T48750 A48750 Case Backhoe Wilmington
T48738 A48738 Case Backhoe West Concord
T48715 A48715 Case Backhoe Mystic
T40108 A47644 John Deere Loader Pawtucket
T41604 A41604 Kawasaki Loader with 4 Yard Bucket Readville
T41605 A41605 Kawasaki Loader with 4 Yard Bucket Fitchburg
T41606 A41606 Kawasaki Loader with 4 Yard Bucket Forge Park
T41607 A41607 Kawasaki Loader with 4 Yard Bucket T-Pad
No T# AA53834 Pickup Truck with plow Somerville
No T# AA30028 Pickup Truck with plow Readville
No T# AA30029 Pickup Truck with plow Readville
No T# AA30030 Pick up Truck with plow Somerville
No T# AA69637 Pick up Truck with plow Mystic
No T# AA00009 Pick up Truck with plow Readville
No T# AA00026 Pickup Truck with plow Somerville
No T# AA00026 Pickup Truck with plow Readville
No T# AB00024 Small Dump Truck with plow & sander Readville
No T# AG22025 Small Dump Truck with plow & sander Readville
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Equipment # Description Headquarters
“T”# KCS #
No T# AG30092 Small Dump Truck with plow & sander Readville
No T# AG24296 Small Dump Truck with plow & sander Readville
No T# AG24398 Small Dump Truck with plow & sander Somerville
No T# AG24399 Small Dump Truck with plow & sander Readville
No T# AA0019 Large Dump Truck with plow & sander Mystic
No T# AA00020 Large Dump Truck with plow & sander Readville
No T# AA00022 Large Dump Truck with plow & sander Readville
No T# AA00023 Large Dump Truck with plow & sander Readville
No T# AN69640 Rack Truck with plow & sander Mystic
No T# AG39476 Large Dump Truck with plow & sander Readville
No T# AE23170 Large Dump Truck with plow & sander Somerville
No T# AG28531 Large Dump Truck with plow & sander Readville
No T# AG28532 Large Dump Truck with plow & sander Readville
No T# AG28711 Large Dump Truck with plow & sander Somerville
No T# AG37486 Large Dump Truck with plow & sander Somerville
No T# AG28710 Large Dump Truck with plow & sander Mystic
No T# AA23170 Large Dump Truck with plow & sander Somerville
*Subject to change.
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16. SWITCH HEATERS
Location Type
# of
Switches Control
Providence Line
South Station Electric Amtrak Shoreline Disp.
Cove Electric Amtrak Shoreline Disp.
Plains Electric Amtrak Shoreline Disp.
Forest Electric Amtrak Shoreline Disp.
Read Electric Amtrak Shoreline Disp.
Transfer Electric Amtrak Shoreline Disp.
Junction Electric Amtrak Shoreline Disp.
Mansfield Electric Amtrak Shoreline Disp.
Holden Electric Amtrak Shoreline Disp.
Boro Electric Amtrak Shoreline Disp.
Hebronville Electric Amtrak Shoreline Disp.
Orms Electric Amtrak Shoreline Disp.
Pawtucket Electric 10 Manual
Boston Area
Yard 5 CRMF Electric 52 Tower H
+ = #1 Switch Must be Kept Clean at All Times.
Zone 1 Electric 5 Terminal Dispatcher
Tower A City Gas 32 Track/Pipers
Swift Int. Electric 6 Terminal Dispatcher
Fairmount Line
South Bay Interlocking Electric Amtrak
Dana Electric 4 Dispatcher
Hill[1] Electric 5 Dispatcher
#2 Yard Electric 16 Manual
Fitchburg Line
West Cambridge 5 CROCC
Hill Crossing Electric 3 CROCC
Clematis Brook Electric 1 CROCC
Beaver Brook Electric 1 CROCC
Waltham Electric 1 CROCC
Hastings Electric
4-(2
Heaters) CROCC
S. Acton Electric 2 CROCC
Tenney Electric 4 CROCC
Willows to CPFWL Electric 5 Dist. 3 Train Disp.
CPFAY Electric 6 Dist. 3 Train Disp.
CPFFG Electric 7 Dist. 3 Train Disp.
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Location Type
# of
Switches Control
Gallagher Electric 1 Dist. 3 Train Disp.
Layover Facility Electric 4 Manual
Franklin Line
Sprague Street Electric 2 Dispatcher
Norwood Central Electric 1 Dispatcher
Walpole Electric 3 Dispatcher
Walpole West Electric 1 Dispatcher
Franklin Layover East Electric 1 Dispatcher
Franklin Layover Int. Electric 2 Dispatcher
Franklin/Industrial Electric 1 Manual
Gloucester Line
Wilson Electric 1 Boston East
Rockport Electric 4 Snow Sensor
Greenbush Line
Adams Junction 1 Old Colony Train Disp.
Shipyard 3 Old Colony Train Disp.
Allen 1 Old Colony Train Disp.
East Weymouth 1 Old Colony Train Disp.
Herring 1 Old Colony Train Disp.
Fort 1 Old Colony Train Disp.
Blackrock 1 Old Colony Train Disp.
Circus 1 Old Colony Train Disp.
Parish 1 Old Colony Train Disp.
Davis 2 Old Colony Train Disp.
Scituate Layover 4 Track Foremen
Haverhill Line
FX Electric 1 Snow Sensor
Foley Street Electric 5 Terminal Dispatcher
Power Switch #669
Clean by
Hand
Reading Junction Electric 3 Terminal Dispatcher
Fells
Electric/
Manual 1 Terminal Dispatcher
Ash Street Electric 1 Snow Sensor
Wilmington Junction Electric 1 GTI Dist. 2 Train Disp.
Lowell Junction Electric 1 GTI Dist. 2 Train Disp.
Frye Int. Electric 2 GTI Dist. 2 Train Disp.
Andover St. Int. Electric 2 GTI Dist. 2 Train Disp.
Frost Electric 5 GTI Dist. 2 Train Disp.
Bradford Electric 4 GTI Dist. 2 Train Disp.
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Location Type
# of
Switches Control
Hall Electric 4 GTI Dist. 2 Train Disp.
Rosemont Electric 2 GTI Dist. 2 Train Disp.
Lowell Line
Somerville Junction Electric 5 Boston West
Winchester Electric 5 Boston West
Cawford Electric 3 Boston West
Wilbur Electric 4 Boston West
Wilmington Electric 5 Boston West
Shop Electric 6 Boston West
Bleachery 119 Electric 2 GTI Dist. 2 Train Disp.
Bleachery 123 Electric 2 GTI Dist. 2 Train Disp.
Bleachery 129 Electric 2 GTI Dist. 2 Train Disp.
Bleachery 149 Electric 2 GTI Dist. 2 Train Disp.
Bleachery 143 Electric 2 GTI Dist. 2 Train Disp.
Bleachery Clean by Hand
Middleboro Line
Fly Electric 2 Old Colony Train Disp.
Vic Electric 1 Old Colony Train Disp.
Squant Electric 1 Old Colony Train Disp.
Green Electric 2 Old Colony Train Disp.
Gross Electric 1 Old Colony Train Disp.
Pearl Electric 4 Old Colony Train Disp.
Hol Electric 1 Old Colony Train Disp.
Rand Electric 1 Old Colony Train Disp.
Howard Electric 1 Old Colony Train Disp.
Grove Electric 1 Old Colony Train Disp.
West Dale Electric 1 Old Colony Train Disp.
Stanley Electric 1 Old Colony Train Disp.
Mid Electric 1 Old Colony Train Disp.
Pilgrim Electric 1 Old Colony Train Disp.
Middleboro Layover Electric 8 Track Foreman
Needham Line
Dale Interlocking Electric 1 Dispatcher
Rox Interlocking Electric 1 Dispatcher
Baker Interlocking Electric 1 Dispatcher
Warren Interlocking Electric 1 Dispatcher
Need Interlocking Electric 1 Dispatcher
Heights Electric 1 Dispatcher
Layover Facility Electric 3 Dispatcher
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Location Type
# of
Switches Control
Newburyport Line
Everett Junction Electric/ Manual 6 Boston East
Wonderland Electric 4 Boston East
Brick Yard Electric 4 Boston East
Castle Hill Electric 5 Boston East
McNall Electric 1 Boston East
Northey Pt. Electric 2 Boston East
Beverly Junction Electric 6 Boston East
Chesley Electric 1 Boston East
Ipswich West Electric 1 Boston East
Bagley Electric 1 Boston East
Knight Interlocking Electric 1 Boston East
Port Interlocking Electric 4 Boston East
Newburyport Layover Electric 4 Boston East
Plymouth Line
Swey Electric 1 Old Colony Train Disp.
Abby Electric 5 Old Colony Train Disp.
Golf Electric 1 Old Colony Train Disp.
Bryant Electric 1 Old Colony Train Disp.
Burrage Electric 1 Old Colony Train Disp.
Oak Electric 1 Old Colony Train Disp.
Seaside Electric 2 Old Colony Train Disp.
Gravel Electric 1 Old Colony Train Disp.
Kingston Layover Electric 5 Track Dept.
Worcester Line
CP 3 Electric 5 Worcester Train Disp.
CP 4 Electric 6 Worcester Train Disp.
CP 11 Electric 4 Worcester Train Disp.
CP 21 Electric 6 Worcester Train Disp.
CP 22 Electric 7 Worcester Train Disp.
CP 23 Electric 2 Worcester Train Disp.
CP 24 Electric 4 Worcester Train Disp.
CP 28 Electric 4 Worcester Train Disp.
CP 29 Electric Worcester Train Disp.
CP 30 Electric Worcester Train Disp.
CP 33 Electric 4 Worcester Train Disp.
CP 39 Electric 2 Worcester Train Disp.
CP 42 Electric 1 Worcester Train Disp.
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Location Type
# of
Switches Control
CP 43 Electric 3 Worcester Train Disp.
CP 44 Manual 3 Track Dept.
[1] Straight rail toward Readville upper level station.
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17. GAS SWITCH HEATERS
16.1 PROCEDURE FOR ACTIVATING GAS SWITCH HEATERS IN BOSTON
TERMINAL When weather conditions result in a request to the Radio Room for the Gas Switch
Heaters to be activated, the following procedure is to be followed: 1) The Radio Room ((617) 222-3628) will call the piper designated by Bridge & Building
supervision to open the gas valve in the Gas Meter House. The Valve (the only one) is located in the southeast (front left as you face the
entry door) corner of the Gas House. Check the gas meter for gas flow and the gas regulator to ensure proper gas pressure is being maintained.
2) The pipers will first open the Gas Valves and then start lighting the individual gas switch heaters by turning on the individual Switch Heater Valves. During the storm
the pipers will operate the switch heaters and ensure they are operating throughout the storm.
3) When gas for the switch heaters is no longer needed, the radio room ((617) 222-
3628) will notify the designated piper who will shut down the switches. When all gas valves are shut, the designated PIPER will:
Check the Gas Meter to verify there is no flow of gas. Report to the Radio Room ((617) 222-3628) that the Gas Main Valve, he is
responsible that it is shut and that there is no gas flow through the Gas Meter.
16.2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATIONS OF GAS SWITCH HEATERS 1) Make sure all valves at burners are off.
2) Turn on main gas valve to field, which is located in the Gas House (See 1 above). 3) Go to each burner, turn on valve and wait about one minute for air to blow off line
or until the smell of gas is noticed whichever occurs first. Then light the burner. Always start at the heater nearest the Gas House and work further away all the
time. 4) When the plant is to be shut down, always turn off valve at each heater, then the
main valves. This is most important from a safety standpoint.
NO SMOKING OR OPEN LIGHTS IN THE GASHOUSE OR WITHIN FENCE
LIMITS OF A PROPANE TANK
16.3 LOG BOOK
The Bridge & Building Department (Structures) will install a LOG BOOK in the Gas Meter House. The designated PIPER will make an entry in the LOG BOOK indicating
the date and time of day that the Gas Valve in the meter house is opened or closed and meter reading at valve opening and valve closing. Also a notation is to be made
in the LOG BOOK of any deviation from normal operation of the Gas system.
16.4 LIGHTING TOWER A GAS FIRED HOT AIR BLOWERS 1) Ensure the main gas supply is turned on.
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2) Turn on the power to the hot air blowers. The power panel is located behind the
old compressor house at Tower A. 3) A green indicator light is dedicated to each heater. Confirm all green indicator
lights are illuminated. Failure of a green light to illuminate is an indication of a heater problem.
4) A yellow beacon is mounted on the outside of the main panel; illumination of this beacon indicates a problem with one of the heaters. A yellow light inside the
panel will identify the specific heater that has a problem.
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Winter Zone
At least 3 fully accessible cars
SNOW REMOVAL STRATEGY
Keolis is proposing the following methodology for snow removal contractual compliance. The stations have been prioritized based on 2 criteria, ridership and handicap accessibility. Stations are divided into 3
categories and snow removal procedures will vary based on these categories.
Level 1 is North and South Station, level 2 are the stations with 80% of the ridership for that side and level 3 are stations outside of the top 80% of ridership and are not handicap accessible.
Snow removal procedures at these stations will be the following:
Level 1 - dedicated crews.
Level 2 – entire platform will be cleared.
Level 3 – Winter waiting zones designated.
The Winter Waiting Zones will be designated by signage on the platform and will be coordinated with
Transportation to ensure that at a minimum of 3 coaches can stop in the zone and all access points from
parking lots will be cleared.
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18. MBTA ORGANIZATION
NAME TITLE OFFICE # HOME # CELL#
Kesler, Brad Senior Director of Railroad and Water Transportation
617-222-6536
Sekkat,
Mohammed
Director of Engineering
Maintenance/C=S
617-222-6176
Adkins, Steve Director of Mechanical 617-222-3434 617-680-2253
Jones, Steve Director of Railroad Operations-
Transportation/Customer Suc+Water Transp.
617-222-6400 781-662-5407 617-293-8058
Lannin, Marialaina Deputy Director of Railroad
Operations/Finance
617-222-6695
Aubuchon, Ken Section Chief mechanical 617-222-6356 978-537-3702 617-756-5893
Carrega, John Mechanical Assistant Director 617-222-6303 508-541-8925 617-835-1374
Carroll, Paul Section Chief Transportation 617-222-6536 978-458-2265 617-594-1980
Dias, Craig 617-222-6740 781-378-2106 617-293-9372
Duncan, Jim Engineering Officer-Structures 617-222-4465 781-245-6128 617-590-9821
Foster, Tom Trans. & Customer Service Mgr. 617-222-6586 617-480-4704 617-293-9127
Gallery, Jody Customer Service Officer 617-222-3441 617-512-3621
Helmar, Tilli Secretary 617-222-6178
Lally, Bill Deputy Section Chief Engineering 617-222-5439 617-594-0163
Tavernier, Edmund Section Chief Engineering 617-222-6176 617-828-6037
Vieira, Manuel Supervisor Construction Engineering & F/A 617-222-4467 978-532-1091 617-293-9435
Walsh, John Supervisor System Services Maint. 617-222-3442 781-848-5826 617-293-9106
Harper, Robin Construction Inspector 617-222-6312 781-231-5702 617-308-5009
Arnold, Rich Sr. Tech Project Manager-Engineering 617-222-3635 781-878-2231 617-594-0120
Manny Vieria Program Coordinator
Royston, Karen Admin. Assistance-Mechanical 617-222-6305
Howard, Robin Executive Assistant 617-222-4328
Harris, Hortense Admin. Assistant-Transportation 617-222-4771
Kaluski, Kamil Sr. Tech Project Mgr.-Mechanical 617-222-6333 617-959-6699 617-959-6699
Sheehan, Mark Mechanical Officer 617-222-6676 617-548-2480
Strahiloy, Sven Rolling Stock Maintenance Officer 617-222-3685 781-325-3086 617-596-0169
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19. KCS ORGANIZATION
NAME TITLE OFFICE # HOME # PAGER CELL#
Mulligan Tom General Manager
Francis Gerald Deputy General Manager
18.1 TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
NAME TITLE OFFICE # HOME # PAGER CELL#
Treece Scott Chief Transportation Officer
Kennon Foster Deputy Chief Transportation Officer
617-222-8019 508-510-5176 617-963-6886
CETC A Desk Dispatcher Transfer to
Providence
617-222-8106
CETC Terminal Dispatcher-Amtrak 617-345-7565
CETC Trouble Desk-Amtrak 617-345-7572
CETC KCS Trouble Desk 617-222-3628
CETC Chief Train Dispatcher-Amtrak 617-345-7569/ 7570
CETC/KCS Chief Train Dispatcher - KCS 617-222-8100
CETC Southwest Corridor Dispatcher Cove to Transfer (Midland)-
Amtrak
617-345-7561
Train Disp. Dorchester-Amtrak 617-345-7492
Train Disp. Corridor-Amtrak 617-345-7561
Train Disp. Main Line-Amtrak 617-345-7562
Train Disp. KCS Branch Line 617-222-8106
Train Disp. KCS Old Colony 617-222-8105
Train Disp. South Bay-Amtrak 617-345-7908
CETC/KCS KCS Assistant Chief 617-222-8101
CETC/KCS KCS Assistant Chief 617-222-8102
Crew Disp. 617-222-2019
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NAME TITLE OFFICE # HOME # PAGER CELL#
Crew Disp. 617-222-2020
Crew Disp. WATTS Line (In MASS.) 800-589-2808
Crew Disp. WATTS Line (Out of MASS.) 888-824-3511
Fax Machine Crew Dispatchers 617-222-2022
Crew Room North Station 617-222-3676
North Station Operations Control
Center
North Station 617-222-3656
North Side 617-222-6114 617-473-1095 617-293-9088
CROCC Boston East Dispatcher 617-222-6109/
6110
CROCC Boston West Dispatcher 617-222-6111/ 6112
CROCC Fax Machine 617-723-3382
CROCC Terminal Dispatcher 617-222-6113
Information Booth North Station 617-222-3600/
3674
Information Desk South Station 617-222-8126
Lost and Found North Station 617-222-3600
Lost and Found South Station 617-222-8120
Tower “A” Operator 617-222-5686/
5978
Tower “H” Operator 617-222-6334
Trainmen’s Room CRMF 617-222-3056
Trainmen’s Room North Washington St. – North Side
617-222-3676
Almeder, John Trainmaster 617-222-8114 617-473-6619 617-438-2673
Allen, Felicia Director Manpower Utilization 617-222-8462 781-599-2988 617-473-1167 617-293-9098
Beauregard, Mark Chief Train Dispatcher-North 617-222-6114 617-905-6441
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NAME TITLE OFFICE # HOME # PAGER CELL#
Drumheller, Dennis
Road Foreman – North Station 617-222-3659 617-473-5940 617-293-9090
Dupes, Jamie Trainmaster – North Station 603-817-1399
Huggan, Robert Field Superintendent - South 617-222-8115 617-473-1523 617-293-9092
Kadlick, Kevin Director of Conductor Certification
617-222-8112 617-327-3075 617-473-1740 617-293-9091
Langley, Denise Trainmaster - North 617-590-9315
Le, Lisa Trainmaster - North 617-222-3656 617-359-1643
Kerry Woods Trainmaster/Road Foreman - South
617-304-2987
McGuire, Jean Trainmaster 617-222-8116 617-473-6470 617-438-7484
McLaughlin, William
Road Foreman – South 617-501-4339
Murphy, Richard P.
Chief Train Dispatcher-South 617-222-8100 781-356-2766 617-473-2083 617-590-8376
Neverett, Mark Senior Road Foreman 617-222-3654 617-473-2099 617-293-9093
O’Neal, William Terminal Superintendent-South 617-222-8110 617-293-3231
Patriacca, Mark Road Foreman-South Station 617-222-8118 617-964-3533 617-473-3861 617-293-9163
Rae, William C. Field Trainmaster-South 617-222-8110 617-269-4404 617-473-3717 617-293-9087
Reade, Ronald Road Foreman - North 508-816-2246
Reardon, Edward Lead Trainmaster-North 617-222-3685 617-473-6883 617-201-9372
Rossi, John Trainmaster-South 617-222-8116 617-560-4566 617-799-7824
Santamaria, John Field Superintendent - North 617-222-3650 617-245-9502 617-473-0102 617-293-9085
Silver, Juanetta Trainmaster – South Station 617-222-8115 781-961-3444 617-473-1595 617-293-9096
Vedder, Patrick Field Trainmaster - South 617-222-8115 617-596-1285
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18.2 CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
NAME TITLE OFFICE # HOME # PAGER CELL #
Coatanea, Ronan 617-222-8081
Dillon, Linda Deputy Chief of Customer Service
617-222-8066 617-473-3558 617-293-8598
White Jonathan Mgr. Operational Planning 617-473-7221 617-473-3562 617-293-9095
Vargas, Nadia Sr. Customer Service Adm. 617-222-8086 617-473-9764 617-908-0467
McDonough,
Kaitlyn
Customer Service Adm. 617-222-8084 617-473-3763 617-438-4324
Addonizio, Frank Customer Service Delivery
Mgr. North
617-222-3675 617-215-0716 781-438-9187
Santini, Lauren Customer Service Adm. 617-222-8083
Information
Booth
North Station 617-222-
3600/ 3674
Information Desk South Station 617-222-8126
Lost and Found North Station 617-222-3600
Lost and Found South Station 617-222-8120
18.3 SAFETY DEPARTMENT
NAME TITLE OFFICE # HOME # PAGER CELL #
Vonashek Justin Safety and Security Officer 617-222-8360 617-293-9088
Kaufman, Tracey Manager of Safety 617-222-8020
Machado, Manny Safety Advisor 617-222-8373
Mimms, Jack Safety Advisor 617-222-8366
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18.4 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
NAME TITLE OFFICE # HOME # CELL #
Baran, Pascal Chief Engineering Officer 617-222- 857-208-6363
Agnello, David Deputy Chief Engineering Officer
Mitchell, John ACEO – Com & Signal 617-222-3613 781-438-1978 617-590-9838
Callahan, John ACEO – Facilities 617-222-8255 603-929-0403 617-590-9815
Mallon, Patty ACEO – Bridges & Buildings 617-222-3617 978-658-4952 617-590-9828
Regan, Annmarie ACEO - Force Account 617-222-3620 617-438-7145
Trouble Desk Radio Room 617-222-3628
Mystic Junction Electricians Shop 617-222-3121
Readville Structures Garage 617-222-5338
Materials, Yard T-Pad 617-222-5340
Work Equipment Readville Shop 617-222-5430
Relay Shop 617-222-8420 617-222-6189
Allen, Ron Roadmaster Track South 617-777-5900
Berry, Robert Senior Engineer Signal Design 617-222-8412 978-957-3114 617-590-9808
Brady, Jim Construction Inspector 617-590-9844
Brown, Mike Mgr. of Materials Distribution 617-222-3609
Campione, Steve Sr. Engineer Electrical 617-222-3624 978-597-3062 617-590-9816
Collins, Ralph Sr. Eng.-Comm. 617-222-8483 617-590-9810
Coughlan, Dan Electronic Shop 617-222-6190
Desmond, John Sr. Eng. Work Equipment 617-222-4484 978-774-6656 617-590-9819
Doe, Rob Roadmaster-S&I 617-222-4657 617-438-4115
Donati, Elmer Roadmaster Track - Old Colony 617-222-8640 617-590-9820
Ferraro, James Roadmaster Track - West 617-222-8450 413-245-7339 617-438-9853
Foley, Bill Work Equipment Foreman 617-222-4496 508-226-5584
Ford, Thomas Senior Engineer – Facilities 617-222-6328 617-327-5634 617-590-9809
Howland, James Senior Engineer Track - North 617-222-3625 978-658-7369 617-590-9826
Jalbert, John Roadmaster Electrical 617-222-3624 617-756-8961
Keenan, Peter Bridge Inspector - North 617-596-0042
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Leblanc, Gene Bridge Inspector - Worcester
Lestan, Steve Roadmaster C&S – South 508-223-9194 617-293-9460
Marshall, Rich Roadmaster B&B – South 617-222-8641 401-722-2112 617-438-3230
McCabe, John Roadmaster Signal Construction 617-222-8422 781-935-8690 617-590-9832
McCabe, Joseph Roadmaster C&S - Old Colony 617-222-3063 781-545-7923 617-590-9831
McGuire, Dale Roadmaster B&B – North 617-222-3616 508-252-9296 617-293-1453
McNall, Daniel Sr. Eng. Signal Construction 617-222-8421 978-658-7688 617-590-9833
Neves, Joe Roadmaster Track - North 617-222-8450 978-532-4991 617-590-9817
Pigsley, John Roadmaster Facilities 617-222-6329 978-406-2408
O’Connell, Ed Sr. Engineer Control Systems 617-222-3618 781-231-0649 617-590-9858
Palazzolo, Marty Senior Engineer C&S – South 617-222-5789 781-681-9255 617-590-8565
Pelletier, Steve Roadmaster C&S – West 508-517-4969 617-293-9489
Rodricks, Dana Senior Engineer Track – South 617-222-5573 978-459-4335 617-590-9851
Routhier, Joseph Roadmaster C&S – North 617-222-3350 978-685-1204 617-590-9855
Sartori, Rich Roadmaster B&B – North 617-222-6329 617-438-7844
Smith, Owen Roadmaster Track - Production 617-222-8450
Wallis, Bob Roadmaster Comm.-North 617-222-8483 617-594-0885
Ward, Christopher Bridge Inspector B&B - South 617-222-8141 781-837-8188 617-590-9864
Welch, James Construction Inspector 617-438-2899
West, David Engineer Track 617-222-3615 781-246-4927 617-590-9865
Weldon, Derek Senior Engineer Signal 617-222-8145 617-590-8579
Wesson, Greg Roadmaster-Comm.
18.5 CROSSING TENDERS
Location Phone Number Hours of Operation
Forest Street, Wakefield 781-246-2811 M-F 6AM-12:30AM / Sat. & Sun. 7:45AM-12AM
High Street, West Medford 781-483-3720 All days 7AM-2AM
Cabot Street, Beverly 978-927-8810 M-F 6AM-11:50PM / Sat.6:30AM-11:50PM / Sun.
9AM-11:50PM
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18.6 MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT
NAME TITLE OFFICE # HOME # PAGER # CELL #
McCall, Bernie Chief Mechanical Officer 617-222-3680 518-368-3134
Allen, Mark Asst. Supt. S&I Southampton 617-222-3679 617-472-0204 617-293-9051
Belcaid, Khalil Electrical Engineer 617-222-6105 781-286-4287 617-590-9276
Blackburn, Cheryl Chief Clerk 617-222-6672
Casserly, Pat Force Account Manager 617-222-6478 781-585-4393 617-293-3270
Clough, David Manager Special Projects 617-222-6671 617-484-1684 617-473-3990 781-727-7148
Crowell, Richard Manager Vehicle Projects 617-222-6355 617-484-2091 617-799-7531
Cunningham, Paul Asst. Supt Coach Shop, Rdv 617-222-8603 781-461-1297 617-473-4282 617-293-1381
Fadden, David Asst. Supt. S&I, North 617-222-1770 603-434-4246 617-473-3432 617-594-7327
Flaherty, Martin Supt. Quality Engineering 617-222-6392 508-339-6653 617-438-3080
Flynn, Paul J. Asst. Supt., Readville 617-222-8600 781-335-0944 617-473-7494 617-438-2139
Goyette, Don Asst. Supt. Coach Shop, CRMF 617-222-6308 978-455-4044 617-293-9075
Hallman, Virginia Technical Writer 617-222-8473 978-463-2205
Hanlon, Paul Truck Shop Manager 617-222-6379 978-977-3927 617-438-1063
Hanson, Paul Director Train Servicing &
Scheduling
617-222-3767 781-331-3197 617-746-0964 617-293-9176
Horrocks, Randy Foreman III 6217-222-5452
Janshego, Steve Supt S&I - CRMF 617-222-6404 508-822-1323 617-560-5678 617-304-7873
Kapela, Michael Shop Manager 617-222-8448 302-475-9328 617-233-6660
Kirkham, Greg Supt. CRMF Shop Operations 617-222-4601 508-858-9604 617 473-6355 617-799-7056
Leetch, John Supt. S&I & Outlying Points
North
617-222-8272 781-391-2712 617-215-0724 617-293-9061
Lewis, Robert Supt. of Locomotives 617-222-8319 781-233-8341 617-201-9374
Long, Thomas Fabrication Manager 617-222-6379 781-449-2252 617-473-2260 617-594-5502
Material Control Stores Clerk 617-222-6387
Maguire, Dan Supt S&I & Outlying Points
South
617-222-8292 617-877-3495 617-473-6733 617-438-2958
McNemar, Robert Supt. Train Servicing and
Cleanliness
617-222-6307 617-268-6426 617-473-0871 617-293-9049
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NAME TITLE OFFICE # HOME # PAGER # CELL #
Mechanical Desk 617-222-8212
Murphy,
Darshawn
Manager Process Design 617-222-8472 508-297-2301 857-284-6565
O’Connell, Donald
Mgr. HVAC Systems Quality &
Reliability 617-222-8449 781-826-7688 617-504-6920
O'Shea, Gerald Asst. Supt. Outlying Points
South
617-222-3679 508-469-4303 617-473-6629 617-590-8554
Petruccelli, Sal Deputy Chief Mechanical Officer 617-222-6354 978-717-4106 617-473-4436 781-727-7150
Robinson, Patrick Supt. Technical Services 617-222-8307 508-223-3605 617-215-0728 617-293-9119
Schevis, Dave Manager Special Projects 617-222-8240 603-929-0403 617-473-1602 617-590-9857
Silva, Roy Asst. Supt. North Outlying Points
617-222-6308 603-594-0292 617-215-0729 617-293-9066
Slater, Reginald Manager Quality Services 617-222-3636 508-341-7989 617-590-9464
Taylor, Al Foreman III 617-222-6332
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20. MISCELLANEOUS TELEPHONE NUMBERS
AMTRAK Police 800-331-0008
KCS Radio Room 617-222-3628
Dispatch Office North Side 617-222-6115
Dispatch Office South Side 617-222-8101/8100
PAN AM Police 978-663-1168
Dave Fink 978-663-1186
Sid Culliford 978-663-9320
Dick Miller 978-663-9321
Warren Bostwick 978-663-9326
CSX Police 1-800-799-0994 (Ohio)
(GM) 518-767-6101
Bob McGovern, Trainmaster 518-767-6001 Pager: 1-800-944-2337/Pin
#52732
(Middleboro) 617-783-6255
(Readville) 617-783-6260
(Walpole) 617-783-6236
Mike Wojtas (Track) 617-783-6449/ 6448
Readville Yardmaster 617-364-1072
Boston Line Dispatcher Framingham BR
518-767-6111
Chief Dispatcher 518-617-6102
MBTA Police 617-222-1212
Central Control Center 617-222-5707 High Street, Boston
Dispatcher 617-222-5758
Back Bay Station 617-222-5777
Ticket Window 617-345-7961
MBTA Emergency Storm Control Center
617-222-3442
MASS. ELECTRIC
CO.
“OFF HOURS” i.e. Weekends, Monday thru
Friday
Before 8AM & After
4PM
North Andover
Facility
978-688-1535 or 978-688-
6085
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Normal Business Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Malden Facility-617-324-5151
Jim Sullivan-Malden
Malden Engineering-617-
388-5254
800-542-2031
x5317
Phil Rohn 978-524-2231
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21. OTHER PHONE NUMBERS
DISPATCHERS -
NORTH
PHONE # DISPATCHERS -
SOUTH
PHONE #
Boston East 617-222-6109 Chief South 617-345-7569
Boston Valley 617-222-6110 Corridor Dispatcher 617-345-7561
Boston West 617-222-6112/
617-222-6111
Midland Dispatcher 617-222-8106
Fitchburg 617-222-6161 South Station Trouble Desk
617-345-7571/ 800-523-2709
Chief North 617-222-6114/
617-222-6115
Southside Terminal 617-345-7565
Code Rm C. Hill 617-523-4533 Old Colony 617-222-8105
Northside Terminal 617-222-6113
DRAWBRIDGES PHONE #
Draw 1 Tower A 617-222-5978/ 5986
Manchester 978-526-1089
Gloucester 978-281-6440
Beverly 978-921-4533 Saugus 617-222-6672
HEADQUARTERS PHONE # MISCELLANEOUS PHONE #
Abington 617-222-3063 ET Shop 617-222-6190
Ayer Trailer 978-772-
6804 (6760)
978-772-5230 Radio Shop-North 617-222-6189
Depot-W. Concord 978-369-2931
Signal Design
617-222-3611/ 8412/8413/8415 Greenbush
Readville 617-222-5789
Rosemont 617-222-3102 Signal Relay Shop 617-222-8420
Salem 222-1849 617-222-4980 Signal T-pad 617-222-3626/ 3609 Walpole 508-660-1698
Waltham Signal 617-222-2360 Radio Shop-South 617-222-3061
West Concord 978-369-2931
Wilmington 617-222-6885
Wilmington 617-222-3350
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